Senior Development Associate

Planned Parenthood of Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2 days ago

HybridOTHRFull-time

Provide support to the major gifts program by maintaining and continuously improving a robust moves management system and key performance indicator tracking in collaboration with the individual giving team
Support the fundraising activities of the major gifts team by ensuring that major gift planning timelines are on track and deadlines are met
Lead the bi-annual major gift appeal mailings, including working with PPIL Board Ambassadors and preparing materials to support their donor outreach, work with PPFA and gift officers on the appeal mailing list and appeal letter, and track major gifts received from the mailing and ensure correct coding in the database.
Develop materials to support department goals, including briefing memos, proposals, and reports as requested
Manage the annual Board Commitment Process, which includes creating PPIL and PPIA board trackers, commitment form templates for each PPIL and PPIA board member, outreach to every PPIL and PPIA board member, scheduling meetings with new PPIL and PPIA board members, and tracking completed forms and sending pledge reminders.
Support the planned giving program

Support the Development Data and Operations Manager with the gift entry process, including but not limited to downloading lockbox check scans, entering donations (credit card payments, ACH’s, stock transfers, checks) on the monthly gift tracker, and uploading batches into the donor database
Track incoming major gifts and coordinate appropriate acknowledgement and stewardship activities
Serve as the team expert on donor research and prepare research briefings and analysis in anticipation of the needs of the major gifts and senior leadership team
In collaboration with the Public Policy team, ensure timely and accurate reporting of all gifts received by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC to the Illinois State Board of Elections
Produce and prepare special letters and other communications with major gift officers for major gift donors
Work with colleagues at Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) to coordinate, track, and audit shared portfolio plans and reports. Also review lists for exclusive donor opportunities

Extraordinary organizational and communication skills, strong writing skills, and an ability to participate in creative processes for department planning and projecting are required
Ability to cultivate positive, productive relationships with donors and offer excellent customer service
Research skills, including tenacity, perseverance, and strong results focus
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to carry out duties respecting the sensitive and confidential nature of donor-related information and materials, and to demonstrate mature judgment in handling donor concerns
A sincere commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood is required

One to three years prior fundraising experience preferred, or equivalent experience in a position involving database management, research, and writing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use the phone.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to key in data, handle, or feel and reach.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Do not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law

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