Associate Planned Giving Director (WV) – Donor Stewardship

The Salvation Army; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for business travel

Home office setup (computer and cell)

Health, dental and life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Reimbursed travel expenses

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks an Associate Planned Giving Director to grow its West Virginia program, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gifts to support our mission. The role emphasizes donor relations, professional advisor engagement, and personalized estate planning discussions.

The ideal candidate will carry a minimum of three years in fundraising, excel at building relationships, and work effectively from a home office with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Three years' fundraising experience including planned giving.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with individual clients.
• Ability to work from home with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio or prospects.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including public presentations.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with donors and their professional advisors.
• Responds to inquiries and communicates with donors, prospects, advisory board members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
• Conducts personal visits after identifying prospects, counsels on planned giving vehicles, and assists with estate planning decisions.
• Educates advisory boards and presents planned giving success stories and strategies.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and training, staying updated on planned giving practices and related tax considerations.
• Travels within West Virginia and Cumberland, MD region.
• Ideal candidate resides in the Parkersburg or Charleston area.

Skills

Fundraising

Planned Giving

Donor relations

Public speaking

Communications

Portfolio management

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army seeks an Associate Planned Giving Director to grow its West Virginia program, focusing on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gifts to support our mission. The role emphasizes donor relations, professional advisor engagement, and personalized estate planning discussions.

The ideal candidate will carry a minimum of three years in fundraising, excel at building relationships, and work effectively from a home office with limited supervision.