Gift Planning Officer

TN France; France; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a leading humanitarian organization where your career can truly be a force for good. As a Gift Planning Officer, you will play a pivotal role in securing planned gifts that support vital programs and services. This remote opportunity allows you to engage with donors, develop strategies to enhance funding capacity, and make a significant impact in your community. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong fundraising skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Prestations

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

PTO

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in major gift or gift planning fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage the gift planning strategy for a portfolio of prospects.
• Deliver training on gift planning to advance knowledge and foster opportunities.

Connaissances

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

PG Calc

Crescendo Software

Description du poste

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Why Choose Us?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring, and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Gift Planning Officer to support our North and South Carolina Regions. This is a work from home opportunity and can be located anywhere within the region.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Gift Planning Officer develops, designs, and implements the gift planning program within the North and South Carolina Regions of the American Red Cross focusing on new gift commitments for the organization. This role includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gift-planning prospects and donors in the Region. The Gift Planning Officer will be responsible for developing strategies to increase funding capacity and maximize donor relationships.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

1. Develops and manages the gift planning strategy for a portfolio of prospects throughout the Regions to support Red Cross programs and services.
2. Develop, lead, and implement strategies to substantially grow membership of the Legacy Society.
3. Maintains and enhances a stewardship program for all planned giving donors. Raises and enhances the profile of the Legacy Society.
4. Deliver training as appropriate on gift planning to advance knowledge and foster opportunities in gift conversations and strategy development.
5. Remain current in gift planning trends and fundraising techniques by attending meetings and conferences and participating in training programs.
6. Provides technical assistance to the Region’s development team to increase its fundraising capacity to solicit planned and current gifts.
7. Cooperates with various local financial planning and estate planning associations to plan meetings that maximize the Red Cross position as the charity of choice for bequests, trusts, retirement funds, life insurance policies, and life income arrangements.
8. Supports the reporting by the Regions of all estate documents to the Office of General Counsel.
9. Communicates with the Director of Gift Planning on a regular basis about donor and gift activity. Utilizes development prospect management system to facilitate regular reporting of donor and gift activity and to manage achievements of fundraising and personal goals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

1. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
2. A minimum of five years in major gift or gift planning fundraising with successful cultivating and soliciting experience is preferred. Experience promoting and managing such programs is highly desirable. Candidates from financial, estate, philanthropic planning, law, and trust administration fields are encouraged to apply.
3. Knowledge of the technical aspects of planned giving vehicles and extensive knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques in large organizations is desired.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are required.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations are crucial.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary. Training in PG Calc or Crescendo planned giving software is desirable.
7. Familiarity with Red Cross corporate culture is preferred.
8. Operational flexibility to meet business needs and moderate travel (30-40%) is required. Own transportation and a valid driver’s license are necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands include sitting, using hands, talking or hearing, reaching, standing, walking, lifting 15-30 pounds, and working in a moderate noise environment. Ability to work in a small cubicle, sit at a computer for extended periods, and operate a vehicle is required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Gift-planning experience in North and South Carolina is a plus.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, health and flexible spending accounts, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with 5% match, paid family leave, employee assistance, disability insurance, and recognition programs. We support your work-life balance and professional growth.