Overview
Focusing on direct response communications and fundraising programs from $1-999, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles seeks a stellar Individual Giving Associate to join our Individual Giving team. With the aim of growing the donor base and filling the annual gift donor pipeline, you will be raising funds from a large donor base that is as passionate about reproductive health as you are.
Under the supervision of the Director, Individual Giving, the Individual Giving Associate will execute PPLA’s annual fund solicitation programs for donors up to $1,000, including the direct response, patient giving, and employee giving programs. Serve as project manager for monthly direct response mailings, create and adhere to project timelines, write communication briefs, and communicate with graphic designer and mailhouse partners to help meet ambitious fundraising goals. Collaborate and engage with supporters, staff, and volunteers, and represent the agency in the community at events as assigned.
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.
All employees of PPLA are defined as Healthcare Workers by current Public Health Orders and are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved exemption must be submitted in order to be eligible for employment consideration.
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in non-profit fundraising including a knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising development preferred – experience in direct response fundraising or membership is an advantage
- Experience working with graphic designers, printers, and mailhouse vendors preferred
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge software or similar donor database required, including work with queries, reports, and general database entry preferred
- Experience with digital email communications platforms such as EveryAction preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County as needed
About the position:
- Under the guidance of the Director, Individual Giving, execute print and digital solicitation communications for new and renewing donors at the $1-999 level
- Project manage all direct response and planned giving solicitation appeals, including coordination of internal approvals process. Coordinate with Operations Team to create and upload mailing lists. Work with communications consultants and graphic designer/printer/mailhouse to ensure informative and thoughtful mailings meet all deadlines
- Track project budgets and report on appeal performance
- Oversee digital communications in EveryAction online communications platform, including sending of twice annual solicitation email blast appeal sets, e-newsletters, and coordinating with PPFA
- Oversee and grow the Ambassadors for Choice employee giving program and Share the Care patient giving program
- Participate in staff solicitation pitches, create collateral materials for health centers, and complete monthly reporting and recognition tasks
- Communicate directly with donors as appropriate
- Attend events as assigned. Some evening and weekends required
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
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.