MISSION:

Planned Parenthood of Montana leads by providing, promoting, and protecting sexual and reproductive health care and education for all Montanans.

VISION:

Planned Parenthood of Montana believes in universal access, without barriers, to cutting-edge sexual and reproductive health care for all people.

We constantly work towards a Montana where all are free to express their sexual and gender identities, where birth control is easily accessible at no-cost to patients, where all feel welcome and accepted in our health centers, where medically accurate sex education is guaranteed, and where access to a stigma-free abortion is protected.

To ensure this vision, we strive for a Montana where elected leaders support and publicly fund these services, where Planned Parenthood cultivates the next generation of leaders who will ensure universal reproductive health care for all Montanans, and where Planned Parenthood continues to adapt and evolve to meet the sexual and reproductive health needs of all people.

JOB 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).

• 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.
• Serves as a liaison to the Board Development Committee.

• Deep commitment to the mission, vision, and values of PPMT.
• Broad and deep understanding of both 501c3 and 501c4 fundraising.
• Proven leadership ability, mentorship, and supervision skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability and desire to actively engage with people from many backgrounds and points of view.
• Demonstrated success in fostering cross-departmental partnerships and collaborations to advance fundraising priorities.
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate outcomes, and make decisions that positively impact PPMT’s fundraising capabilities while meeting goals.
• Experience working closely with executive staff and volunteer leadership to engage and expand philanthropic support and culture.
• Experience implementing innovative fundraising initiatives within a complex organization.
• Attend community events representing Planned Parenthood of Montana as needed.
• Some evening and weekend work required.
• Assist in all administrative and other duties as assigned.
• Some travel required.

• Understands the financial aspects of our business and maintains focus on cost effectiveness and stewardship.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: safety and security, confidentiality, quality assurance, compliance with current laws and regulations including HIPAA and mandated reporting, and training.
• Follows-up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers and customers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public image and relations of PPMT.
• Completes requirements for acceptable attendance and timeliness to work Performs other work duties as assigned.

• Creates and fosters an environment focused on excellence in customer service and patient centered care:
• Is culturally and linguistically competent and respectful.
• Anticipates and responds to patient/customer and internal colleagues’ needs and priorities.
• Understands donor and internal colleagues’ needs and expectations.
• Commitment to delivering high quality service.
• Responds effectively when donors/customers and internal colleagues experience problems or mistakes.
• Acts to restore donor/customer and internal colleague satisfaction.
• Collaborates with others take actions on implementing long-term solutions.

• Language Skills

• Mathematical Skills

• Reasoning Ability

• Computer Skills

• 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.

PPMT values diversity and wants to learn more about how to increase diversity in our candidate pool. We invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application.

The completion of the U.S. EEO Information Survey is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment.