Major Gifts Officer

Position Summary

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) plays a critical role in advancing the missions of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) and Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF) by building meaningful relationships with donors and supporters who are passionate about reproductive health, rights, and justice.

Managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 major donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000 or more, the MGO serves as a trusted partner who helps supporters connect their philanthropic values with the transformative work of PPLM and PPAF. Through thoughtful cultivation, strategic engagement, and personalized stewardship, the MGO inspires investment in the organizations' efforts to expand access to care, strengthen advocacy, and advance reproductive freedom across Massachusetts.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Development team and organizational leadership, the MGO helps build a sustainable culture of philanthropy that fuels long-term impact.

Donor Engagement and Major Gifts Fundraising

• Build and manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 major donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Develop authentic, long-term relationships with donors through meaningful engagement, personalized outreach, and thoughtful stewardship.
• Create and implement donor-centered strategies that align supporters' interests and values with organizational priorities and opportunities for impact.
• Conduct donor visits, meetings, and other engagement activities that deepen relationships and inspire philanthropic investment.
• Partner with donors as they navigate philanthropic decisions, providing outstanding service, strategic guidance, and timely follow-up.
• Lead and support major gift solicitations and stewardship efforts that help achieve annual fundraising goals.

Building the Future of Philanthropy

• Identify, research, qualify, and engage new prospective major donors to strengthen and diversify the major gifts pipeline.
• Partner with the Director of Major Gifts, Development Operations team, and Annual Giving team to ensure a seamless donor experience across all stages of engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create pathways for supporters to deepen their involvement with PPLM and PPAF.
• Support cultivation and stewardship events that engage donors and bring supporters closer to the mission.

Donor Communications and Leadership Partnership

• Prepare strategy briefings, donor profiles, and meeting materials for senior leaders and volunteer partners.
• Craft compelling proposals, reports, stewardship communications, and other donor-facing materials that clearly demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to create meaningful engagement opportunities for donors and prospects.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, strategies, and engagement activities within the organization's CRM system.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent PPLM and PPAF at donor, community, and organizational events.
• Attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Development team's goals and organizational mission.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in fundraising, development, relationship management, sales, nonprofit advancement, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and cultivate strong relationships with donors, clients, customers, stakeholders, or community partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM platforms, donor databases, or comparable relationship management systems.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for the missions of PPLM and PPAF, including advancing reproductive health, rights, and advocacy.
• Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts to meet with donors, attend events, and participate in organizational activities.
• Access to reliable transportation to fulfill the travel requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a major gifts portfolio and securing gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Knowledge of major gift fundraising strategies and donor engagement best practices.
• Familiarity with planned giving concepts and charitable giving vehicles.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar fundraising databases.