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Job Title: Gift Planning Program Manager

Location: United States of America

Job Description Summary

Wycliffe USA's Advancement department helps provide needed resources for Bible translation by connecting financial partners with where God is at work around the world. We emphasize ministry to donors, which focuses on caring for donors by building relationships, presenting meaningful partnership opportunities and providing robust reporting on the impact of their investments. Additionally, we position Wycliffe USA to be “all in” to accelerate Bible translation through increased project and field engagement in service to the global Church.

Job Description

At Wycliffe Bible Translators, your work is more than just a job - it’s part of a mission to bring God’s Word to every language.

As the Gift Planning Program Manager, you’ll help generous partners leave a lasting legacy through planned and complex gifts. In this role, you will support the Gift Planning and Philanthropy teams across the United States, working closely with Gift Planning Advisors to blend strategic insight with strong administrative execution. You’ll partner with marketing to promote the services of the Wycliffe Foundation, strengthen the planned giving pipeline by identifying and supporting new opportunities and provide the coordination and operational support that makes gift planning thrive. Just as important, you will deliver excellent donor care that deepens relationships and inspires greater generosity.

Through your leadership and support, you’ll help connect people’s passion for Scripture with a mission that changes lives for eternity.

You’ll partner with Advancement leadership and other team members to:

• Strengthen cross-departmental relationships to focus on the mission, vision and core values of Wycliffe Bible Translators.
• Support donor relationship engagement efforts to involve interested individuals in the work of Bible translation.
• Innovate technology use, enhance business processes and optimize system performance.
• Financially resource Bible translation in 2,500+ languages to help accomplish Vision 2025 and the All-Access Goals.
• Accelerate progress and increase impact through a strong focus on ministry to donors

Responsibilities

You’ll make an impact as you:

• Faithfully and regularly pray for the ongoing work of Bible translation and for people from around the world to experience transformation.
• Act as an organizational representative presenting the global ministry of Wycliffe and encouraging interested individuals, organizations and churches to participate in the work of Bible translation.
• Supervise and lead daily administrative operations for Advancement and Gift Planning team workflows. Delegate tasks necessary for the accurate and timely completion of assigned duties.
• Enthusiastically provide administrative support and strategic input for the Senior Director of Philanthropy and Senior Gift Planning Advisors by monitoring agreements with external vendors, expense reimbursement processing, travel coordination, spreadsheets, presentations, scheduling and coordinating meetings.
• Provide strategic input, coordination and implementation for the Gift Planning team marketing efforts such as mailings, emails, receipt stuffers and collateral.
• Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas and capture meeting minutes/action items for the Wycliffe Foundation meetings.
• Act as administrator of the Wycliffe Foundation website. This involves updating content, ensuring usability and accuracy and managing micro-sites. Work with the outside vendor as needed and generate reports showing website activity.
• Oversee and coordinate the gift planning survey strategy with an outside vendor to effectively communicate with donors and generate leads for the Gift Planning Advisors, with strict confidentiality around sensitive data.
• Assist with decision-making and support as a member of the gift planning team providing solutions and implementation of processes needed for efficient workflow of gift planning programs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with donors by handling requests for information and preparing documentation for new Legacy Society members.
• Help grow a pipeline of planned giving prospects and track engagement.
• Assist in developing donor engagement strategies, cultivation plans and stewardship touchpoints.
• Analyze donor trends and giving history to identify patterns and opportunities.
• Provide support for events, exhibits, training webinars and onsite events for staff, donors and financial professionals.
• Participate in professional events and training webinars.
• Assist in budget management for the Wycliffe Foundation. Oversee the subscriptions and contracts with outside vendors.
• Process invoices, expense reports and budget tracking for the Gift Planning team.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as requested.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10 percent of domestic travel may be required for this position.

Minimum Skill Sets

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Demonstrates desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation as evidenced by your active participation and willingness to pray with and for others; be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in all verbal and written, internal and external professional communications.

• Planning and Organizing: Ability to oversee resources and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

• Problem Solving: Ability to develop alternative solutions and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

• Business Perspective: Understands the processes and procedures of fundraising practices, policies, and principles.

• Dependence on God: Ability to participate in teams from a place of spiritual maturity and a dependence on God.

• Able to partner effectively as a team player both within the department and with other teams and work well in administrative processes and procedures as needed.

• Partnering: Build relationships and alliances that further the work of Bible Translation. Exhibits tact and works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts and maintain healthy relationships.

• Interactive Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills in relating to people at all levels of positions and diverse backgrounds. Possess a graceful skill of managing others well as an encourager and motivator.

• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in programs such as Salesforce CRM, Workday, Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Document, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access and Excel).
• Ability to learn new programs as needed.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree plus 3-5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with gift planning and/or working cross-culturally strongly preferred.

Spiritual and Personal Commitments

As a religious organization and employer, Wycliffe is permitted to and does make employment decisions on the basis of religion, biblical standards and our religious beliefs. You’ll be asked to:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony.
• Identify with and participate in a church and proactively seek to grow your faith in Christ.
• Establish and maintain a team of prayer partners who will support you in your season of ministry at Wycliffe (minimum 3-5 partners).
• Actively participate in corporate prayer and devotional times.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of biblical ethics, behavior and conduct within Wycliffe and in your public and private life outside of Wycliffe.
• Agree to abide by Wycliffe’s ethics, behavior and conduct standards at all times.
• Demonstrate Christ-like maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
• Actively incorporate your faith in Christ, as well as Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, in all aspects of your daily work.
• Guided by your faith in Christ, demonstrate these core competencies in daily work and interactions:
• Faithful in following Christ. (See John 8:31-32, Prov. 3:5-6.) Follow Christ faithfully, allowing Scripture to guide decisions, and continually grow in relationship with God and His people.
• Intentional in collaboration with humility. (See 1 Cor. 3:5-9, Col. 3:12.) Collaborate intentionally to accomplish work goals, demonstrating a commitment to cross-departmental, inter-organizational and cross-cultural teamwork.
• Agile in learning. (See Prov. 1:5, Phil. 1:9-10.) Demonstrate a dedication to personal and professional growth within a culture that values continuous learning, individually and collectively.
• Excellent in stewardship. (See 1 Cor. 4:2, 1 Peter. 4:10.) Participate in God’s work, stewarding His resources responsibly with urgency and excellence.
• Proactive in discernment. (See John 5:17, 19; Matt. 6:33.) Seek to discern where and how God is at work. Align our efforts with His purposes.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 403b retirement savings account with matching.
• Paid time off with up to a max of 10 vacation days in the first year of employment (based on hours worked).
• Paid sick time off up to 8 hours per month (based on hours worked).
• 10+ paid holidays.
• Short-term disability pay.

We also offer regular spiritual development, worship, prayer, community gatherings and connection opportunities for all staff in all locations. Detailed information per position is available upon request.

Compensation

$ 48,742 - $ 56,053 - Annually

Actual pay rate may be higher based on various factors such as qualifications, skills and experience, required training, licensure and/or certifications, budget and allocation, if applicable. Additionally, the range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit ministry environment.

About Wycliffe Bible Translators

For over 80 years Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that people “from every nation, tribe, people and language” (Revelation 7:9) have access to God’s Word in a language and format they can clearly understand. We believe that accurate, clear and natural translations of the Bible in accessible formats lead to people entering into life-transforming relationships with God.

Wycliffe is a catalyst in the global Bible translation movement, engaging with thousands of partners around the world to collaboratively carry out this work.

Wycliffe’s vision is that people from every language will understand the Bible and be transformed. Our mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation so people can encounter God through His Word.

Wycliffe is a distinctly Christian community where you can flourish by using your God-given talents and abilities to serve and support the ministry of Bible translation. Your employment with Wycliffe is not merely a vocation; it is responding and making a commitment to actively participate in what He’s doing around the world. Your faith, prayers, skills and experiences are foundational as you contribute to and witness God’s Word impacting people around the world. This is a once-in-eternity opportunity!

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is completely trustworthy, speaking with supreme authority in all matters of belief and practice. Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values can be found here. An exemplary standard of ethics, behavior and conduct that reflects biblical principles is lived out by all staff. As active partners in fulfilling the Great Commission, Wycliffe staff embrace and adhere to these beliefs and values, which are essential to fulfilling Wycliffe’s Bible translation mission.

Prayer undergirds Bible translation and is foundational to Wycliffe’s work culture. Our work atmosphere provides numerous opportunities, individually and corporately, to actively live out your faith in Jesus Christ as you work heartily as to the Lord.