Senior Vice President, Federation Fundraising

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and

reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.

Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and

without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs

in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable

education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this

because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports

the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers

across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and

reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America,

Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under

section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity,

including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned

Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a

dynamic and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Federation Fundraising. This job reports to the

Chief Development Officer (CDO) in the Development division of PPFA. The Federation Fundraising

team is the primary engine for unifying national and local fundraising efforts, and partnering with

affiliates to maximize fundraising opportunities in service of our mission. This leader has a proven track

record of excellence in Direct Response and Digital Marketing, and will envision the future of federation

fundraising at Planned Parenthood.

Purpose:

• Provides strategic leadership to mass market fundraising at scale and unifies all federation-facing activities to maximize the collective fundraising potential of the organization
• Responsible for developing a cohesive strategy for affiliate engagement, fundraising, and service delivery
• Oversees the Direct Response fundraising program, a key driver of both revenue and the grassroots donor base vital to the Federation’s mission
• Provides transformative insights into direct response fundraising strategies, driving revenue growth and efficiency while testing novel approaches to enhance donor engagement and revenue streams
• Creates a compelling value proposition for collaborative fundraising and provides a roadmap for the future of federation fundraising.
• As a member of the Senior Development Leadership Team (SDLT), the SVP influences across verticals in service of a unified Development strategy and models PPFA’s In This Together values in leading the division.

Engagement:

• Serves as the primary leader interfacing with affiliate partners and serves as the deputy to the Chief Development Officer for affiliate relations
• Partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless donor experience across the federation
• Partners with SVP, Development Operations to ensure technical & data strategy and operations priorities drive innovation and data driven fundraising at scale
• Designs and leads the strategy for collaborative philanthropy, with a focus on providing enhanced services and ensuring affiliate satisfaction with partnership, shared donor practices, development resources and support
• Leads with deep empathy and a proven track record of navigating complex dynamics to build trust across diverse geographical and political landscapes

Delivery:

• Drives integrated data driven fundraising strategies to ensure that we are maximising the revenue growth potential of the National office and across the federation
• Oversees and drives a large and successful Direct Response and Digital Marketing team, responsible for generating over $230 million in revenue, with a focus on strategic growth of the program
• Assess internal processes and develop and implement enhanced ways of working to ensure division-wide goal planning and alignment, for enhanced performance and teamwork across departments and work structures
• Leads the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse team of professionals, fostering an environment of innovation, engagement, and sustained excellence.
• Partners with executive leadership to advance a culture that embraces change, fosters teamwork, and prioritizes belonging, ensuring the team is equipped to grow, innovate, and pivot.
• Leads an effort to evaluate our current collaborative fundraising programs in order to maximize federation fundraising
• Serves as a key voice in the National Office leadership, ensuring that development perspectives inform the federation's long-term financial health and strategic pivots
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 20 years of experience in complex high volume marketing technology and fundraising systems, with at least 8 years of leadership experience in navigating federated or chapter-based fundraising models.
• Contribution based fundraising or non profit experience preferred
• Proven experience managing or integrating direct response/digital marketing programs to drive mass-market revenue.
• Demonstrated success in leading organizational shifts, particularly in dynamics between a national office and local affiliates.
• Expertise in designing and executing collaborative fundraising models that balance national scale with local impact.
• A proven track record of leading with empathy and building lasting relationships while navigating challenging/high-pressure organizational dynamics.
• Understanding of non-profit governance structures and the ability to propose and lead the implementation of federation-wide agreements.
• Ability to lead a diverse team of passionate fundraising professionals and developing talent.
• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and to an inclusive and equitable work environment.

$300,000 - $310,000 a year

Travel: 30% - 50% travel engage with affiliate leadership

The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a

workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and

recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood

Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining

a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant

for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,

marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment

that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.