Job Description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Development with excellent communication and leadership skills to work in our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. The Sr. Director of Development is a key leader on Planned Parenthood Los Angeles’ (PPLA) Development team. Working alongside the Chief Partnerships Officer, they will help to coordinate the strategic and donor-centric growth of a cohesive fundraising program inclusive of mid-level, major and principal giving; foundation and government grants; planned giving; and events. This position will carry a portfolio of mid-level, major and principal giving prospects.

Over one hundred years ago, Planned Parenthood was founded on the idea that everyone should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. Founded 57+ years ago, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is one of the largest providers of reproductive health care services in Los Angeles County. The Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) team works together to provide high-quality, affordable reproductive health care to women, men, and young people across Los Angeles County. At PPLA, you will discover a culture of like-minded individuals who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum ten (10) years progressive fundraising experience within a complex, mission driven institution
• Track record of setting strategic direction, establishing ambitious but realistic goals, as well as working across team lines to achieve goals.
• Proven track record of positively directing strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives and delivering philanthropic growth for mission based 501(c)3
• Firsthand knowledge of and experience in all relevant aspects of fundraising activities (direct response, mid-level giving, major and principal gifts, planned giving; and foundations).
• Strong administrative skills including revenue and expense budgeting, reporting, and personnel development
• Discerning communication skills, both verbal and written, with key external and internal constituency groups
• Experience working within an affiliated structure is a bonus
• Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

About the position:

• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers, and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPLA locations, and by all PPLA employees. Supporting these critical services is an essential job duty, and a fundamental responsibility of all employees and contractors.
• Under the leadership of the CPO, coordinate the PPLA Development Team ensuring collaboration between all areas of fundraising. Activities include but are not limited to: Individual Giving (mid, major and principal giving ); direct mail; foundation, corporate, and government grants; planned giving; cultivation and stewardship events.
• Collaborate with Development Leadership to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of programs and strategies and seek continuous improvement.
• Manage a portfolio of individuals and foundations through the donor cycle of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. PPLA contracts with a consulting firm to coordinate the oversight and management of foundation and government grants.
• Build a robust engaged donor base through development and maintaining key long-term relationships with donors and prospects
• Oversee written fundraising reports to fundraising leaders, board, and other designers as necessary
• Present at PPLA Development Committee quarterly meetings as requested
• Work alongside CPO on management and strategy of shared donors
• Manage direct report(s) to include but not limited to overseeing successful completion of tasks / duties, review of timesheets in a timely manner, setting productivity goals & quality of work output expectations by exercising effective judgment and addressing and/or elevating grievances (staff concerns), as appropriate.
• Adhere to PPLA’s policies and procedures for interviewing / selecting new hires, promotions, transfers, performance management and separations.

Generous salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
• 403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
• Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
• Hiring range: $153,267 to $183,920 per year (Exempt)

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:

At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our value of "we respect and honor all people", which also relates to our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay, and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which considers both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.