Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) articulates the vision and sets the strategy for Planned Parenthood of Montana’s (PPMT) development program. They provide leadership, strategic direction, and manage the execution of PPMT’s statewide 501c3, 501c4, and PAC fundraising programs and provide supervision, mentorship, and support to the development team. The CDO is a member of PPMT’s executive and senior leadership teams and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops strategy and provides oversight of all the fundraising functions of the affiliate, including partnering with the Executive Team to maximize opportunities for fund development and philanthropic engagement at all levels.
- Responsible for raising $3+ million annually.
- Manages a portfolio of 50+ major gifts donors.
- Works in close collaboration with the CEO to ensure successful delivery on fundraising goals and objectives, driving strategy for annual and campaign giving, managing and supporting the CEO’s relationship with the donors in the CEO’s portfolio.
- Maintains partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and collaborates with PPFA leaders in managing and cultivating shared donor relationships and federation-wide fundraising efforts.
- Responsible for fiscal management of the development program, including budget development and personnel and program expenditures. Develops and implements yearly departmental goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership and consultation as a member of the Executive Team across the organization to identify and implement policies, procedures, actions, interventions, and tactics that advance PPMT’s work and meet our strategic and operational goals.
- Oversees implementation and coordination of fundraising appeals and activities, including individual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, special events, and political giving in partnership.
- Serves as the lead and final approver of Development Department correspondence, talking points, speeches, annual campaign collateral, proposals, and other donor communications to ensure accuracy of message and tone alignment.
- Represents the organization at meetings, PPFA conferences, the PPFA DOC (Development Officers’ Council) affinity group, community events, conferences, and fundraising, as appropriate.
- Manages and mentors the Development Team, including supervising the Director of Philanthropy, and supporting the Donor Relations Manager and part-time Development Associate.
- Serve as a liaison to the Board Development Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree preferred.
- Demonstrated success in working both independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and interests of donors.
- Proven track record of soliciting major gifts from individuals and foundations.
- Experience with constituent relationship management system preferred.
- Ability to manage and track multiple prospects and donors simultaneously.
- Discretion in handling confidential information relating to the giving history and backgrounds of donors/prospects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
- Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
- Staff and volunteer supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising data platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Experience tracking and prioritizing multiple projects at a time.
Planned Parenthood is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, size, physical ability, or socioeconomic status. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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