Hybrid Annual Giving Associate, Senior bei Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

This position can be filled in Houston, Dallas, or Austin. 

The Annual Giving Associate, Senior helps implement the Annual Giving fundraising program within the Development department. In conjunction with their supervisor, this position supports the execution of the department’s initiatives for the identification, cultivation and solicitation, of mid-level and annual gifts from a variety of sources through a range of platforms. This position prepares written materials for the department, including appeal letters, stewardship pieces, electronic solicitations, and other donor communications. Supports the organization’s strategic plan and workplace inclusion initiatives. Ensures productivity expectations, customer service, and compliance standards are maintained. Abides by the organization’s mission in performing job duties. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to PPGT’s culture of quality, safety and risk awareness.

• Performs assigned mid-level and annual giving donor program activities in support of established organization fundraising goals.
• Prepares, drafts, and -edits communications for fundraising mailings including annual solicitations, direct mail, and other stewardship materials.
• Responds to donor inquiries as assigned and development communication including acknowledgement letters and stewardship per the organizations established practices.
• Supports the development database to update donor information, create donor acknowledgment letters and produce accurate, timely reports for use in fundraising analysis and donor mailings.
• Supports the corporate/work donation program under the direction of supervisor.
• Assists with development of digital content and communications for the Development Department including, but not limited to, 5 online giving days.
• Maintains current records in database and in paper files.
• May be responsible for other fundraising projects as needed.
• Assures compliance with the Board of Director’s governance policies on development as well as the standards established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Assures that all fundraising materials and any communication with the public maintain the highest standards of integrity and honesty.
• Maintains knowledge of abortion and family planning regulations and implements changes as necessary.
• Embraces the organization’s ‘In This Together customer service standards and uses them with internal and external customers, every person, every time.
• Has restricted access to client private health information and has no reason to view protected health information (PHI). May have access to data that is not considered PHI, such as aggregate numbers.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

High School Diploma or equivalent + 3 years of related experience or Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of related experience.

Related experience: development, fundraising, or communications administrative experience. Development or Fundraising experience preferred.

Must be able to work primarily with fingers such as picking, pinching, or typing. Must be able to communicate effectively. Will have substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be able to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Sedentary/Office environment.

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to write clear, structured, articulately written acknowledgement letters.
• Skilled in verbal and written communications.
• Possess effective analytical skills.
• Ability to manage details and complexity, to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure.
• Comfortable and knowledgeable with discussing topics relating to sexual and reproductive health.
• Ability to exercise initiative, and sound judgment in the decision-making process.
• Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems.
• Be discreet and safeguard confidential information.
• Possess integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically.
• Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to the diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred language, health literacy and other communication needs.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Affiliate Knowledge: Understands the mission and structure of the affiliate.
• Work Management: Effectively manages time as a resource; establishes realistic priorities; schedules own time and activities effectively; gives balanced focus and attention to appropriate long- and short-term priorities. Develops action plans and budgets; leverages technology; anticipates obstacles; establishes check points and monitors progress.
• Recovery Skills: Responds effectively and acknowledges responsibilities when clients (internal or external) experience problems or mistakes; rectifies the situation to restore client satisfaction; seeks information and collaborates with others to take action to implement permanent fixes. Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure, and or stressful conditions.
• Adaptability or Flexibility: Responds with flexibility to shifting priorities and changing work situations; recovers quickly from problems and setbacks; develops new skills to remain competitive. Adapts easily to change, sees the merits of differing positions, and adapts own positions and strategies in response to new information or changes to a situation.
• Coping with Demands of the Position: Uses effective problem solving while working under stress, high volume of work demands and/or time demands; regularly meets deadlines.
• Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission.

Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. 

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PPGT is an equal opportunity employer.  We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law.  We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

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