Regional Director, Community Partnerships and Impact - La Crosse, WI

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 50,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin.

Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Regional Director, Community Partnerships and Impact (40 hours/week) at our La Crosse, WI office and within the community.

As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer:

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Regional Director, Community Partnerships and Impact pay starts from $80,371 per year.

Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)

Purpose of Position:

The Regional Director, Community Partnerships and Impact is responsible for cultivating and stewarding strategic partnerships that support PPWI’s mission and long-term sustainability and will serve as PPWI's lead relationship strategist and community connector within assigned Wisconsin communities.

This position develops and executes regional strategies that expand access to care, strengthen community trust, and advance PPWI's mission through strategic partnerships, referral networks, and cross-sector collaboration.

Serving as both an internal and external hub, the Regional Director aligns organizational resources with community opportunities to build sustainable infrastructure that supports patient access and mission impact. The position works collaboratively across departments to ensure a coordinated regional approach to community engagement, partnership development, and organizational growth.

The position is responsible for developing a regional impact plan based on the mission, vision, and business needs of PPWI and regional public health and health care data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and support the vision and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Strategic Thinking and Analysis

• Ability to analyze complex information, identify trends and opportunities, and develop strategies that advance organizational goals.

Relationship and Partnership Development

• Ability to build, maintain, and leverage strategic relationships across diverse sectors and stakeholders.

Systems Thinking

• Ability to understand interconnected systems and align resources, partners, and opportunities to achieve desired outcomes.

Influence and Collaboration

• Ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and achieve results without direct supervisory authority.

Communication and Facilitation

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and facilitate productive stakeholder engagement.

Project and Initiative Management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex initiatives, and achieve results in a dynamic environment.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, align stakeholders, drive accountability, and achieve organizational results
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably in MS365.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Public Administration, Community Development, Business, Communications, Political Science, Healthcare Administration.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic partnerships, community development, healthcare business development, public affairs, coalition building, community engagement, or a related field, in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, public health, reproductive health, community health

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is (check one)

Predominantly sedentary with occasional (15-45% of time in typical week) standing and walking

Other Physical Requirements (select those that apply):

Repetitive motions of hands and wrists related to typing on a keyboard and using a mouse

Vision and Hearing Abilities (select those that apply):

Speaking

Hearing

May require lifting and/or carrying objects weighing (select those that apply):

Up to 10 pounds

Working Conditions:

This position is generally performed in an office environment but involves frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

Other environmental and/or working conditions (select those that apply):

Normal noise levels

Working Hours:

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary.

Driving Conditions

This position requires traveling statewide, therefore a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required. Must have transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Strategy Execution and Alignment

• Develop and lead execution of comprehensive regional plans that align healthcare services, education, advocacy, communications, community engagement, and development activities.
• Establish regional priorities, commit, and coordinate organizational resources to achieve plan objectives.
• Direct cross-functional implementation efforts by convening stakeholders, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and removing barriers to success.
• Influence decision-making and resource allocation to ensure regional strategies are effectively executed.
• Evaluate progress toward regional goals and adjust strategies as needed.

Partnership and Referral Network Development

• Develop, strengthen, and sustain strategic partnerships that expand access to care and advance organizational priorities.
• Establish formal referral pathways and collaborative agreements with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to address community health needs and social determinants of health through partnership development.
• Monitor and evaluate partnership effectiveness and recommend opportunities for growth and improvement.

Regional Mission Integration

• Lead the development of coordinated regional plans that align healthcare services, education, advocacy, communications, and community engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to maximize the effectiveness of regional initiatives and partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing organizational resources, capacity, and relationships to increase regional impact.
• Surface funding and partnership opportunities and facilitate collaboration with appropriate internal stakeholders.

Community Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent PPWI in assigned communities and serve as a trusted organizational ambassador.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in, support, convene, and when appropriate, develop collaborative partnerships and community coalitions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaboration in support of shared community goals.

Organizational Capacity Building

• Strengthen strategic relationship-building capabilities across the organization through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as a source of community intelligence and partnership expertise for internal teams.
• Support regional staff and leaders in advancing community engagement and relationship-development efforts.
• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding regional opportunities, challenges, and partnership effectiveness.
• Ensure sustainability of regional relationships by documenting and maintaining records of key partners and partner organizations through agency CRM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.

PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.