Senior Philanthropy Officer - Concord, CA

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer in Concord, CA with flexible telecommuting. This role is full-time, 40 hours per week. PPNorCal provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical insurance for the employee, 50% employer paid medical insurance for dependent children, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months of service.

This position is currently represented by SEIU Local 1021.        

SUMMARY 

The Senior Philanthropy Officer (SPO) plays a key role in advancing Planned Parenthood Northern California’s (PPNorCal) mission by building deep, meaningful relationships with a portfolio of individual donors. Managing a core portfolio of approximately 125-175 qualified major donors and 25 prospects in research and discovery, the SPO develops tailored engagement and solicitation strategies to foster long-term philanthropic partnerships. This role also supports donor engagement through personalized communications, cultivation and fundraising events (both major and intimate gatherings), and planned giving. With a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the SPO ensures that donor communications are clear, respectful, and aligned with our values—enhancing donor proximity, engagement, and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain authentic relationships with individual donors through personalized engagement, with a focus on Northern California.
• Collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving to set portfolio goals and strategies that drive donor satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Manage a portfolio of 125+ qualified major donors and 25 discovery prospects, developing individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans.
• Partner with development staff to incorporate deferred and legacy gift opportunities into donor conversations.
• Support and co-lead cultivation and fundraising events—from intimate salons to larger regional gatherings—that build community and deepen donor connection.
• Serve as the operational fundraising lead for the region’s annual major fundraising event and select key cultivation events.
• Manage a regional volunteer board in Eureka, supporting their engagement and alignment with fundraising goals.
• Create and contribute to tailored donor communications that reflect organizational values and inspire giving, including proposals, updates, and thank-yous.
• Identify opportunities to engage donors across giving vehicles including major gifts, planned gifts, campaigns, and endowment funds.
• Train and prepare senior leadership, CEO, and board volunteers for donor engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with volunteer leaders and advisory groups to expand the pipeline of major and planned gift prospects.
• Foster close, collaborative communication with internal program teams, health center staff, and administrative teams to surface meaningful donor communications.
• Contribute to team-wide strategy on events, communications, donor experience, and DEI best practices.
• Track all portfolio activity, touchpoints, and movement using Raiser’s Edge; maintain data integrity and contribute to reporting and analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional workgroups and committees as needed.
• Actively support and embody PPNorCal’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all aspects of donor and colleague relationships.
• Travel may be required up to 30% within Northern California and the Bay Area to meet with donors, support events, and engage with regional staff and volunteers.
• Work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed to support donor events and engagements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS   

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong track record in individual giving and major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in managing donor relationships and securing major gifts.
• Strong understanding of donor-centered fundraising and strategic philanthropy.
• Experience working in reproductive health, healthcare, or social justice organizations is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence high-level donors and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor proposals, impact reports, and presentations.
• Proficiency in fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the mission of PPNorCal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of fundraising.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasional travel required for donor meetings, events, and professional development.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Pay Range: Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) supports California’s new law (SB 1162) enhancing pay transparency. This new law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay range in job postings. The pay range reflects the compensation that a new employee can expect to receive if offered employment. Employees with more experience, education, and other qualifying factors may be compensated at a higher rate of pay. The entry pay range for this position is: $75,400 - $104,000 annualized salary 

Planned Parenthood Northern California PPNorCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. PPNorCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.  

We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what!

Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention. We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STI screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.