Sr. Philanthropy Advisor

Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Reporting to: Director of Philanthropy

Status: Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid: 3 (days in office) x 2 (days WFH)

About PPTNM

Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (PPTNM) has been a trusted provider of high-quality, compassionate, and affordable reproductive healthcare for over 75 years. With health centers in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through exceptional patient care, accurate sexual health education, and unwavering advocacy for reproductive rights.

Our mission is simple: to improve the health and well-being of our communities by delivering nonjudgmental, inclusive, and comprehensive sexual healthcare. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact.

Your Impact

Are you a relationship builder who is energized by connecting people to a mission that changes lives? At PPTNM, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor (SRPA) plays a critical role in advancing our mission by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and inspiring philanthropic investment in reproductive healthcare, education, advocacy, and access.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this role is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, primarily at the upper mid-level ($10,000-$24,999) and major gift level ($25,000+), with a focus on Middle Tennessee. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, strategic donor engagement, exceptional communication, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding donor experience.

The Senior Philanthropy Advisor works closely with key stakeholders to connect donor passions with funding opportunities that advance the mission of PPTNM. This also includes supporting the fundraising efforts of our Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood (TAPP), and Planned Parenthood Tennessee Action Fund (PPTNAF).

If you are motivated by building authentic relationships, achieving ambitious fundraising goals, and helping create lasting impact in the communities we serve, we invite you to join our team.

Key Relationships

• Director of Philanthropy
• Chief External Affairs Officer
• Senior Leadership Team
• Development Team Members
• Individual Donors and Prospects
• Community Partners and Volunteers

What You'll Do

Portfolio Management

• Manage a qualified portfolio of approximately 125-150 major gift prospects and donors.
• Maintain strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for all assigned prospects.
• Conduct a minimum of 12-15 meaningful donor visits per month (in-person or virtual).
• Develop individualized engagement strategies designed to deepen donor commitment and increase giving.
• Utilize donor data, wealth screening, and prospect research to identify new major gift opportunities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Fundraising & Solicitation

• Secure major gifts ranging from $10,000 to six-figure commitments.
• Develop and present compelling gift opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with senior and executive leadership, board members, and volunteers on donor strategy and solicitation.
• Prepare proposals, gift agreements, and stewardship reports as needed.
• Execute holistic fundraising strategies, including securing contributions for campaigns, planned gifts, c4, PAC, and ongoing initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Relationship Building

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned donors.
• Facilitate meaningful donor engagement opportunities with program staff, leadership, and beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely stewardship and acknowledgment of all major gifts.
• Create opportunities for donor feedback and involvement.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Data & Accountability

• Maintain accurate and timely donor records within the CRM.
• Track all donor interactions, next steps, and solicitation strategies.
• Regularly review portfolio performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Prepare monthly fundraising activity and pipeline reports.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Planned Parenthood.
• Demonstrated passion for reproductive health, rights, and access.
• Exceptional relationship-building and donor engagement skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to think strategically while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and fundraising opportunities.
• Commitment to achieving ambitious fundraising goals and performance expectations.
• Demonstrated alignment with PPTNM's workplace values:

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of frontline fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success securing gifts of $10,000 or greater.
• Proven experience managing a donor portfolio and successfully moving prospects through the donor lifecycle, from identification through stewardship.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and donor engagement skills.
• Experience working with donor databases and CRM systems.
• Ability to travel throughout Tennessee and North Mississippi as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support donor engagement and organizational events.

• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated success securing gifts in the $25,000-$100,000+ range.
• Campaign fundraising experience.
• Planned giving experience or knowledge.
• Familiarity with the reproductive health and reproductive rights philanthropic community.
• Experience partnering with volunteer leaders, governing boards, and executive leadership.
• Experience utilizing donor research, wealth screening tools, and fundraising analytics.

What We Offer

• Total Rewards Offering: Competitive salary - $85-90K commensurate with education and experience.
• Bonus Opportunity: In addition to base compensation, employee may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus based on organizational performance and a holistic evaluation of individual outcomes, behaviors, and overall contributions to advancing PPTNM's mission and strategic priorities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical (including an HSA), Dental, Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD (Employer Paid for Employee Only Coverage).
• Additional Benefits – Vision, Life Insurance Buy-Up options, Pet Insurance, Wellness Programs, Access to EAP, and Plum Benefits.
• 401(k) with Employer Matching – Invest in your future with our retirement plan. Employer matching up to 5% of your annual total compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off – 15 vacation days in your first year (pro-rated based on start date), plus 2 Floating Holidays and 10 Paid Holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Mission-driven work that creates meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Join Us!

This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to help advance a mission that matters. At PPTNM, we believe philanthropy is essential to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy.

If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity where your relationship-building skills, fundraising experience, and commitment to mission can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming lives!

Our Commitment to Inclusion

PPTNM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate based on race,