Gift planning officer

Posted November 25, 2024

American Red Cross
Location: Remote, but required to work in the Maryland, Washington, DC, Delaware area.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

The Gift Planning Unit at the American Red Cross seeks to secure planned gifts supporting any component of the organization’s mission and to establish the Red Cross as the charity of choice for such gifts. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing planned giving programs while cultivating and soliciting potential donors. Responsibilities include creating strategies for planned giving, managing complex donor portfolios, and supporting volunteers. You will also analyze donor information, develop marketing strategies, and establish procedures for acknowledging and reporting planned gifts. The position requires independent work and may include coaching or guiding other professionals.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in philanthropy, nonprofit management, law, finance, or a related field, with certifications such as CFRE or CFP preferred. A minimum of five years’ experience in major gift or gift planning, including familiarity with life income gifts and charitable trusts, is essential, along with strong skills in fundraising, communication, organization, and negotiation. Proficiency with computer systems, the ability to travel up to 40%, and familiarity with the Maryland/DC/Delaware area are highly beneficial.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants, please apply here.

Director, Planned Giving

Posted November 11, 2024

United States Naval Academy (USNA) Alumni Association & Foundation
Location: Annapolis, MD
Salary: N/A

The position of Director, Planned Giving is part of a passionate and energetic team, all of whom are driven to advance our mission as well as their own professional and personal growth. The team works closely together to think strategically, address opportunities and challenges, as well as search for ways to improve both team and individual performance. This position reports to the Vice President, Development and works closely with the Executive Vice President of the Foundation, as well as with colleagues across the Alumni Association & Foundation and the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA). She/he will lead two direct reports in the Office of Planned Giving and work closely with the Foundation’s Regional Development Team and Research & Portfolio Management Team.

Additionally, due to our unique public-private partnership, the Managing Development Director, Planned Giving will collaborate on complex giving and engagement opportunities with Naval Academy senior leadership, civilian / military faculty, as well as key alumni, parents, and friends volunteer leaders. This position plays a key role in the organization’s $750 million 2030 Campaign, which was approved by the Foundation Board of Directors in Spring 2024.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years of nonprofit fundraising experience, preferably in higher education, with expertise in planned giving strategies and donor engagement. They should possess exceptional communication, leadership, and management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems (preferably Blackbaud), and videoconferencing platforms. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s preferred, and the role requires flexibility for travel and occasional evening and weekend events.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants, please apply here.