Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state's leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive sex education and cutting-edge research.

Our mission is to ensure every person in the state has access to sexual and reproductive health care and education no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. Our work is informed by research, powered by advocacy, and conducted with compassion and respect.

PPLM operates four health centers across Massachusetts and provides care through telehealth services. We are a proud affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, which is comprised of 600 independently operated health centers across the country that serve patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Along with the Vice President of Development, lead and manage all aspects of the development program, including :
• Major gifts
• Annual giving
• Institutional giving (corporate and foundation)
• Planned giving
• Events
• Direct mail and digital campaigns
• Donor stewardship and recognition
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors, including six- and seven-figure prospects.
• Hire, supervise, and mentor development staff; build a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, Development Committee, and senior leadership to advance fundraising goals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable fundraising laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Oversee development operations, including CRM / database management, reporting, and budget oversight.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, events, and public engagements.
• Be the chief liaison with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and DOC Community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Benefits & Perks :

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and professional development.

A supportive, team-oriented work culture.

Why Work With Us?

Inclusive Workforce :

We are actively building a workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Leadership Opportunities :

We believe in mentorship, career growth, and supporting historically under-represented professionals.

Impact-Driven Culture :

Be part of a mission-centered team that is reshaping healthcare from the inside out.

Commitment to Equity :

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility.

We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions. Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PPLM, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation / affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.