Fund Development Officer

Company: Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York
Location: Watertown
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Fund Development Officer will work to build and maintain relationships with donors, securing financial resources to support the organization’s mission of providing reproductive health care and education. This role will focus on individual donor relations, business and non-profit collaborations, fundraising campaigns, and event planning to grow Planned Parenthood's financial capacity and sustainability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : 1. Prospects, cultivates, solicits and stewards existing and potential major donors as assigned. 2. Works in collaboration with other departments within the affiliate to plan and execute events. 3. Works with Fund Development team to develop plans, schedules, strategies and budgets for fundraising. 4. Carries out donor surveys and analyzes results. 5. Manages Direct Mail and direct marketing programs with the Fund Development team. 6. Participates with the Fund Development team and the CEO in attainment of goals for fundraising events and major capital campaigns. 7. Properly maintains donor database in Donor Perfect and software related to development efforts. 8. Develops weekly assignments for the CEO and assures that information from these assignments is put into the database. 9. Works in collaboration with the Fund Development team to promote and position PPNCNY to the public. 10. Donor database management in accordance with development policies and procedures. 11. Keeps abreast of current trends in fundraising including attendance at PPFA conferences and workshops. 12. Maintain legal and ethical standards related to fundraising. 13. Collaborate with the External Affairs department on campaigns to reach donors and supporters. 14. Manage all aspects of donor data entry, including gifts, pledges, acknowledgements, and donor information updates in donor database. 15. Maintain data integrity and consistency across records, ensuring accurate donor histories and coding. 16. Generate and distribute monthly reports on key fundraising performance indicators. 17. Support analysis and segmentation of donor data for targeted communications, appeals, and stewardship efforts. 18. Process daily donations and ensure timely, personalized acknowledgements for all gifts. 19. Coordinate with the finance team to reconcile gift records and maintain compliance with internal accounting procedures. 20. Assist with donor mailings and recognition lists. Requirements: REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and data with accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility and confidentiality. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability work cooperatively with internal and external customers. 3. Excellent business English, Microsoft Word, database, and Excel skills. 4. Commitment to PPNCNY core values of teamwork, compassion, confidentiality and quality care. 5. Acceptance and understanding of PPNCNY Personnel Policies. 6. Ability to travel extensively across the region to meet with donors supporters, subcontractors working on events and community organizations. 7. Strong oral communication and presentation skills with demonstrated comfort discussing the mission of PPNCNY. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelors Degree, 3-5 years experience in the management of a fund development program or related experience for a non-profit organization. 2. A passion to raise money for PPNCNY 3. Comprehensive knowledge about PPNCNY’s mission and services. 4. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. 5. Proficiency in using Internet, email and other software related to development. 6. Ability to take initiative and make decisions. 7. Experience working with Board of directors, community partners and other volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. 8. Networking experience and comfort in social networking settings. 9. Mathematical and analytical skills. Experience developing and monitoring a budget and reports preparation using excel and other spreadsheet programs. 10. Understanding of tax laws and ethical standards related to charitable giving. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Lift/carry 10 lbs. or less frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally Bend/squat/kneel frequently Twist/turn constantly Climb stairs frequently Type/keyboard constantly Extensive regional travel on country roads

Keywords: Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York, Utica , Fund Development Officer, Administration, Clerical , Watertown, New York