Philanthropy Associate

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants regardless of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and all other protected categories by applicable law.   PPCCC is a trusted provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care along California’s Central Coast. Each year, PPCCC provides 28,000 people on the central coast with health care services; including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, vasectomies, and safe and legal abortion care at our six health center locations. PPCCC also provides comprehensive sexuality education programs to help adults and teens make healthy decisions, prevent unintended pregnancies, and avoid sexually transmitted infection.   JOB SUMMARY: The Philanthropy Associate will provide support to all fundraising operations, development operations and donor relations. Primary focus on gift processing, donor acknowledgment, data base queries, reports, major donor support and special events. The Philanthropy Associate will manage the function of prospect/donor research.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in gift processing and donor acknowledgment and maintenance of donor records. Assist Director of Philanthropic Operations on Raiser’s Edge projects. Provide operational assistance for special events, including registering and maintaining guest lists, confirming attendance, responding to phone calls and requests for information and other duties as assigned for fund-raising events. These events include but not limited to, the Babette’s Feast, the Book Sale, the Birds and Bees Bash, Choice Affairs and Politics, Sex & Cocktails. Manage donor and prospect research function including analytics and reports. Manage returned mail; research new addresses and phone numbers for donors; Maintain inventory of letterhead and other materials. Provide administrative and organizational support for department fundraising programs such as grants, major gifts, and direct mail. Maintain confidentiality regarding donor information. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong organizational skills Strong verbal, written and presentation skills Strong PC skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and internet research. Raiser’s Edge experiences a plus. Excellent communication and listening skills Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Strong project…