Sr. Philanthropy Advisor
About the role
The Senior Philanthropy Advisor (SRPA) plays a critical role in advancing Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi's mission by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and inspiring philanthropic investment in reproductive healthcare, education, advocacy, and access.
Responsibilities
Manage a qualified portfolio of approximately 125-150 major gift prospects and donors.
Maintain strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for all assigned prospects.
Conduct a minimum of 12-15 meaningful donor visits per month (in-person or virtual).
Develop individualized engagement strategies designed to deepen donor commitment and increase giving.
Utilize donor data, wealth screening, and prospect research to identify new major gift opportunities.
Secure major gifts ranging from $10,000 to six-figure commitments.
Partner with senior and executive leadership, board members, and volunteers on donor strategy and solicitation.
Prepare proposals, gift agreements, and stewardship reports as needed.
Execute holistic fundraising strategies, including securing contributions for campaigns, planned gifts, c4, PAC, and ongoing initiatives.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned donors.
Facilitate meaningful donor engagement opportunities with program staff, leadership, and beneficiaries.
Create opportunities for donor feedback and involvement.
Requirements
Demonstrated passion for reproductive health, rights, and access.
Exceptional relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
Ability to think strategically while effectively managing competing priorities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fundraising opportunities.
Commitment to achieving ambitious fundraising goals and performance expectations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of frontline fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success securing gifts of $10,000 or greater.
Proven experience managing a donor portfolio and successfully moving prospects through the donor lifecycle, from identification through stewardship.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and donor engagement skills.
Experience working with donor databases and CRM systems.
Ability to travel throughout Tennessee and North Mississippi as needed.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support donor engagement and organizational events.
What You Bring
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Planned Parenthood.
Exceptional relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
Ability to think strategically while effectively managing competing priorities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fundraising opportunities.
Commitment to achieving ambitious fundraising goals and performance expectations.
What We Offer
Total Rewards: Competitive salary - $85-90K commensurate with education and experience.
Bonus Opportunity: Discretionary performance bonus based on organizational performance and a holistic evaluation of individual outcomes, behaviors, and overall contributions to advancing PPTNM's mission and strategic priorities.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical (including an HSA), Dental, Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD (Employer Paid for Employee Only Coverage).
Additional Benefits: Vision, Life Insurance Buy-Up options, Pet Insurance, Wellness Programs, Access to EAP, and Plum Benefits.
401(k) with Employer Matching: Invest in your future with our retirement plan. Employer matching up to 5% of your annual total compensation.
Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days in your first year (pro-rated based on start date), plus 2 Floating Holidays and 10 Paid Holidays.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Mission-driven work that creates meaningful impact in the communities we serve.