Institutional Giving Officer
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As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinationsunless approved exemption is provided. Additional information will be provided by HR upon hire.
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohiois seeking a mission-minded Associate to join us as full time (37.5 per week) Institutional Giving Officer.*Please note:Applicant must reside in the state of Ohio.
SUMMARY
Institutional Giving Officer is the primary manager for all institutional funding partnerships and serves as the principal grant writer. The Director of Institutional Giving is responsible for a portfolio of current and prospective institutional funders including foundations, governments, and corporations, with a strategic focus on securing new and increased support for Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohios established programs and new initiatives.
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Institutional Giving Officer will lead the strategy for institutional giving by identifying funding sources for renewed, increased, and new support, and develop and implement strategies for institutional funder stewardship and engagement, including donor communications and events. This position will oversee all grant proposals to ensure alignment with overall organizational strategy and messaging and will work collaboratively with the Senior Development Associate of Institutional Giving to ensure that high quality proposals and reports are submitted in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a portfolio of current and prospective institutional funders with a strategic focus on retention, upgrades, and acquisitions to meet or exceed yearly institutional revenue goals
- Expand the institutional portfolio through prospect identification, research, and strategic cultivation, communication, and solicitation
- Prepare recommendations on new donor opportunities to facilitate decision-making by key stakeholders
- Establish and maintain relationships with institutional giving representatives and staff to build increasing levels of engagement and support
- Work collaboratively with cross-departmental leadership to develop, plan, and create program descriptions, project budgets, evaluation metrics, and other materials needed for institutional giving proposals
- Serve as lead project manager for major proposals and reports to institutional funding partners
- Collaborate with the Senior Development Associate of Institutional Giving in crafting, editing, and reviewing compelling narratives in adherence with grant funder guidelines that demonstrate PPGOHs mission and work to advance health equity for all
- Prepare and travel for meetings and site visits with current and prospective institutional giving partners
- Develop strong strategies to retain, upgrade, and acquire new institutional partners through the building of thoughtful proposals, meaningful stewardship, and creative engagement communications and activities
- Keep funders engaged and aware of the organizations work through regular communication and build strategy to deepen relationships with existing and prospective funders
- Maintain a positive, proactive relationship with Accounting, HR, and PPGOH program staff to ensure full grant compliance and process efficiency
- Manage an institutional giving grants calendar to ensure timely tracking of submission due dates and reporting details
- Maintain up to date and accurate solicitation records, proposal and award documentation, and notes in Raisers Edge
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnership to set and track institutional performance goals
- Actively contribute to an equity-informed and inclusive work environment by taking an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Collaborate with other development team leaders on areas such as corporate support, individual donor proposals, events, and the strengthening of donor tracking
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience preparing donor proposals and reports; Other professional writing experience may be considered in lieu of previous fundraising experience
- Working knowledge of current trends in charitable giving.
- Proven ability to absorb and synthesize complex program information and translate into a compelling case for donors
- Strong leadership aptitude and/or experience
- Impeccable writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex ideas and strategies into clear, concise and compelling narratives; experience with grant writing, reporting and management preferred
- Demonstrated interest in fundraising, development, constituency building
- Demonstrated ability to represent an organization and build relationships
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both written and verbal
- Comfort working independently and as team member with initiative and flexibility
- Ability and discretion to work with high level decisions makers, ability to make persuasive case for supporting key programs and projects and effectively match the interests of prospective donors to PPGOH priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and skilled with constituent databases
- Passion for sexual and reproductive rights, and social justice
- Ability to travel across the state
- Fluent in written and spoken English
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior development and leadership experience. Other professional writing experience may be considered in lieu of previous fundraising experience.
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