Events, Donor Relations, and Stewardship Director - Los Angeles, CA

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Events, Donor Relations, and Stewardship Directorto work at our downtown headquarters office (hybrid). Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director EDRS implements strategies to support donor engagement, fundraising, and Stewardship while supporting the mission of PPLA. The Director will work collaboratively with teams within the department and across PPLA to successfully execute all donor cultivation and Stewardship strategies, publications, and virtual and in-person events. This is a remarkable opportunity for the right individual who is committed to sexual and reproductive rights and health care in the Los Angeles community. Planned Parenthood Los Angeles seeks a dynamic and results-oriented development professional to serve as an active and collaborative Director on the Events, Donor Relationsand Stewardship team. The Director will have the opportunity to serve a mission they are passionate about as they identify opportunities that engage, inform, recognize, and thank PPLA donors.
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 relevant work experience, required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in managing Donor Relationsand Stewardship programs, including special events and external communication pieces.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience supervising employees.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser's Edge (or similar database) and WebEx or Zoom platforms. Graphic design experience a plus.
• Experience working directly with donors and third party event partners and volunteers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of development.
• Strong commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.
• Organized and flexible project management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
• Gratification in meeting deadlines and performance goals on multiple internal and external projects.
• Possess top quality knowledge of production timelines, budgeting, and vendor and venue logistics for both in-person and virtual events.
• Creativity in conceiving and production oversight of external donor stewardship communications
• Naturally collaborative and communicative, with the ability to build strong and effective internal and external relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with donors, board members, prospects, volunteers and other staff.
• Firsthand experience in successful solicitation of event funds in-person and in writing.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Los Angeles County.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.

About the Position:

• In partnership with the Chief Development Officer, set strategy and execute PPLA's stewardship and event programs to engage, inform, recognize and thank donors at all levels.
• Lead on PPLA development in-person and virtual events, including but not limited to Friends By Choice Receptions, In Conversation series virtual events, State of the Agency, and donor house parties. Collaborate with senior staff members, development colleagues, and external partners to define event goals, programs, speakers, budgets, invitation list, timelines, and promotion.
• Project manage all stewardship communications from start to finish; including collaborating with relevant internal teams and external vendors to produce stewardship publications and collateral materials such as the annual report, newsletters, impact reports, and acknowledgement letters.
• Partner and assist with non-development events throughout PPLA at the request of the Chief Development Officer. This includes collaboration with departments across the agency to project manage promotional and education events.
• Create, manage, and track Event, Donor Relationsand Stewardship expense and revenue budget.
• Collaborate with and support Relationship Managers to develop strategic engagement plans designed to deepen relationships with donors and prospects.
• Steward the Patrons lifetime giving recognition program and the Ann L. Nickoll Legacy Circle program.
• Develop and/or maintain external relationships with donors, board members, volunteers groups, entertainment industry contacts, and civic organizations as assigned.
• Evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of Stewardship Programs, events, and/or recognition activities.
• Identify and implement best practices to ensure that programs are in line with professional standards and meet Agency and donor expectations
• Supervise the EDRS Sr. Manager and Manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Development Officer.

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
• Hiring range: $115,151.00 - $138,182.00 annually (Exempt)

Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Range:
At Planned Parenthood Los Angeles we continuously work towards our values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion including with our compensation philosophy. PPLA recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, so we are committed to ensuring all positions are rooted in a description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications, and that they are compensated equitably which takes into account both internal organizational equity and market compensation data for similar roles.
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Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all applicants and other covered persons without regard to protected characteristics, including their perceived protected characteristic. Protected categories include: race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles such as, braids, locs, and twists as examples but not exhaustive list), color, religion or religious creed (including religious belief, observation, practice, dress, and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (including past, current or prospective service in the uniformed service), and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PPLA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the requirements of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.