Director of Donor Engagement & Annual Giving – Remote with regular travel within IA, MN, ND, NE, and SD
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Remote | Des Moines, IA
Posted: 2/27/26
Job Description
Under immediate supervision of the Associate Vice President of Development, the Director of Donor Engagement & Annual Giving is responsible for leading key collaborative teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of an affiliate-wide, comprehensive annual giving and donor engagement program to maximize giving and communicate and celebrate the impact of philanthropy. This position sets the strategic direction, alignment, and integration of stewardship and donor engagement, direct response, and events programs that raise approximately $4-$5 million annually. The Director of Donor Engagement & Annual Giving is an advocate in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties as assigned.
Deadline to Apply 3/25/26
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Essential Job Functions
Leads the creation, implementation, and evaluation of annual donor communications, appeals, stewardship, and events to grow the overall donor and elevate annual giving to help achieve fundraising goals.
Inspires greater support from the PPNCS donors at all levels by creating and facilitating stewardship programs and impact reporting for major, principal, and transformational level donors.
Supervises Donor Engagement, Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Events staff and fosters a collaborative, integrated team environment.
Leads the development of innovative donor engagement strategies that create a cohesive and compelling journey to secure gift upgrades, improve retention, and maximize lifetime giving.
Drives annual planning for donor experience programs and works collaboratively with Communications staff to ensure all donor-facing messaging is donor-centric, aligns with the organization’s brand, and integrates strategic Foundation messaging.
Oversees production of donor communications using a multi-channel approach including direct mail, email and digital.
Measures, monitors, and reports on key performance indicators, analyzes organizational giving trends, and collaborates across the Foundation to drive innovation in donor experience programs.
Contribute to the Foundation’s planning process, guiding development of goals and initiatives and delivery of measurable outcomes that advance the department and support the organization’s strategic initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned
Experience
5 years of fundraising experience with demonstrated experience in annual giving, events, and/or donor engagement and stewardship programs
2 years of supervisory experience
Strong writer and experience with fundraising communications
Strong support for the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood is essential
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
Employee Assistance Program
Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
Flex Spending Account
Life Insurance
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Earned Extended Leave
Free subscription to Headspace App
Time off to vote.
Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.
About the Company
At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission.
When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.
Travel Required
Monthly travel
Resume Required
No
Contact Person
J Urban