Essential Functions

• Leads the development of an agency-wide strategic vision and action plan for fund development (both annual and special campaigns) that includes engagement of all of our constituents and deepens the culture of philanthropy throughout PPSNE by maximizing opportunities for fund development and philanthropic engagement at all levels
• Works in close collaboration with the President and CEO to ensure successful delivery on fundraising goals and objectives, managing and supporting the CEO’s relationship with the 50-60 donors in the CEO’s portfolio along with directly managing a portfolio of an additional ~25 significant philanthropists/donors and up to 50 key volunteers and staff
• Is a member of the Executive Leadership team, providing organization-wide leadership to advance our work and meet our strategic and operational goals
• Supports the PPSNE Board of Directors and the boards of directors of Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut and Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island to develop board engagement in philanthropy, their role in fund development strategies, building relationships, and ensuring successful achievement of philanthropy goals
• Develops, manages, and mentors the development team (currently 9 staff) to ensure a dynamic and growing donor stewardship program and effective delivery of all development functions 
• Promotes active collaboration amongst all teams across PPSNE, including strengthening the alignment of goals and roles, fostering open communication, and deepening a culture of accountability
• Collaborates with leaders at PPFA in managing and cultivating shared donor relationships and federation-wide fundraising efforts, including active participation as a development executive in the Collaborative Fundraising Program, providing timely and accurate reports to PPFA and other agencies, and represents PPSNE at meetings, PPFA conferences, the PPFA DOC (Development Officers’ Council) affinity group, community events, conferences, and fundraising events, as appropriate
• Plays an active role in: Planning annually the budget, staffing, capacity, and resource needs to meet the development objectives PPSNE sets forth, Developing funding sources and cultivating and maintaining donor relations for PPSNE, Identifying new donors and expanding donor engagement across communities in our geography, Driving fund development activities with the goal of significantly increasing fundraising revenue for not only PPSNE, but also for the C4 organizations, Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut and Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island and PACs, PPVotes!CT – PAC and PPVotes!RI – PAC and Overseeing and attending special events including the Spring Luncheon in Fairfield County, CT, the Champions event in Providence, RI, and several additional annual events to support both the C3 and the C4s
• Leads with an understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and its impact on health, health care systems, and institutions, and consistently integrates a deep understanding of key racial equity concepts into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class, and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects
• Assumes responsibility within the role to foster a culture of equity, belonging, and accountability
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing

Key Requirements

• • A passionate commitment to the mission, vision, and values of PPSNE
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and the intersection with health, philanthropy, and social justice
  • Proven success securing significant philanthropic investments, managing a high performing development team, and leading an 8 figure plus capital campaign
  • Minimum of ten years’ experience in non-profit fundraising, with proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and close six-figure gifts from individuals, familiarity with all aspects of fund development, and a minimum of three years’ experience in team management
  • Ability to inspire, develop, and mentor the Development team
  • An entrepreneurial self-starter willing to roll up their sleeves to execute projects and programs
  • Outstanding cross-cultural communications skills, in writing, one-on-one meetings, and large presentations
  • Experience working with donors in Connecticut and Rhode Island preferred
  • Experience working closely with executive staff and volunteer leadership to engage and expand philanthropic support and culture
  • Experience implementing innovative initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy, dynamic environment
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced professional development training, such as the CFRE preferred; advanced degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, values-driven leader
• Relationship focused connector
• Strategic thinker with an analytic bent
• Orientation toward outcomes and impact
• Strong team-building skills
• Entrepreneurial nature
• Attention to the details and follow-through
• Culturally responsive