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Director of Philanthropy
Planned Parenthood South AtlanticCharleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2025
💰 $89,000/yr($69,000/yr – $89,000/yr)
About the role
Our doors are open, and we are still providing care. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We are a team of compassionate and dedicated staff members, and we will continue to open our doors to those who need it.
Are you worried about applying because you feel you don’t meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! If you’re excited about a position but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for! The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Learn more: ppsatcareers.org
Why Planned Parenthood South Atlantic? We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission. What's interesting about this job? The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for planning and implementing a fundraising development program within an assigned service area. They work on securing major gifts in selected sites via private funding for general operations, special campaigns and restricted priorities. The Director of Philanthropy devises and implements strategies designed to meet or exceed departmental and organizational funding goals. Who You Are: Passionate about reproductive health care and justice. Believe sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being, and happiness. Comfortable with engaging others in discussion of political issues affecting reproductive health care. Great at building relationships within an organization and within the community. Experience working across a diverse service area. Organized with strong time management skills. Results orientated and ability to work independently.
What You'll Bring to the Role: Prior supervisory experience of volunteers and/or administrative staff. B.A. in from an accredited college or university plus 2 to 4 years' experience in fundraising development OR 6 years related experience in lieu of degree. Experience analyzing data. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred. Schedule: Full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend work. Hybrid position with some in-person work required. Some travel will be required.
Are you worried about applying because you feel you don’t meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! If you’re excited about a position but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for! The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Learn more: ppsatcareers.org
Why Planned Parenthood South Atlantic? We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission. What's interesting about this job? The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for planning and implementing a fundraising development program within an assigned service area. They work on securing major gifts in selected sites via private funding for general operations, special campaigns and restricted priorities. The Director of Philanthropy devises and implements strategies designed to meet or exceed departmental and organizational funding goals. Who You Are: Passionate about reproductive health care and justice. Believe sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being, and happiness. Comfortable with engaging others in discussion of political issues affecting reproductive health care. Great at building relationships within an organization and within the community. Experience working across a diverse service area. Organized with strong time management skills. Results orientated and ability to work independently.
What You'll Bring to the Role: Prior supervisory experience of volunteers and/or administrative staff. B.A. in from an accredited college or university plus 2 to 4 years' experience in fundraising development OR 6 years related experience in lieu of degree. Experience analyzing data. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred. Schedule: Full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday through Friday with occasional night and weekend work. Hybrid position with some in-person work required. Some travel will be required.
What You'll Do: (but not limited to)
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors that is comprised of many of the affiliate’s most important relationships within an assigned service area.
- Works in consultation with the Vice President for Development, the CEO, key board members, and other volunteer leaders to discuss and devise individually tailored major gift strategies.
- Implement initiatives in assigned service area and affiliate-wide for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, stewarding, soliciting and recognizing gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Assist the VP for Development in setting fundraising goals, creating affiliate-wide strategic development plans, establishing fundraising systems to support the sustainability and expansion of PPSAT, and engaging the Board of Directors.
- Secure sponsorship support for special events in selected sites that contribute to expanding and stewarding the donor base and raising public awareness.
- Build and secure foundation and corporate support in selected sites and affiliate-wide, including preparation of grant proposals and compliance with grant reporting.
- Support efforts to raise public awareness and political influence in collaboration with Education and Public Policy staff.
- Provide expert advice on creation of promotional materials and marketing efforts that raise visibility and suppo
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