Director, Gift Planning

Ocean Conservancy; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Director, Gift Planning to lead its planned and blended giving program, set strategic priorities, grow the pipeline, and strengthen donor engagement. The role reports to the Vice President of Major and Planned Giving and will drive integration across the major gifts program.

The Director will supervise the Associate Director, Planned Giving and collaborate with gift officers, prospect development, development operations, finance, legal and program colleagues to

Job description

Bonsai Leadership Group is honored to partner with Ocean Conservancy in its search for a Director, Gift Planning.

ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY

For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, Ocean Conservancy continues to unite science, people, and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss. Ocean Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates, and supporters through its comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, Ocean Conservancy is securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Learn more about Ocean Conservancy at www.oceanconservancy.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Vice President of Major and Planned Giving, the Director, Gift Planning (Director) will lead Ocean Conservancy’s planned and blended giving program, set strategic priorities and drive efforts to grow the pipeline, expand donor engagement, and strengthen the integration of gift planning across the major gifts program.

As Ocean Conservancy’s senior technical expert in charitable gift planning, the Director will provide strategic counsel on complex and blended gifts, guide sophisticated donor strategies, and help fundraisers recognize and advance opportunities that increase philanthropic investment in Ocean Conservancy.

The Director will supervise, coach, and empower the Associate Director, Planned Giving, providing clear direction, ongoing partnership, and the support needed to maximize their impact. The Director will also work closely with gift officers, prospect development, development operations, finance, legal and program colleagues to strengthen the systems, practices, and internal expertise that support a high-performing gift planning program.

This is an opportunity for an experienced gift planning leader to shape the continued evolution of Ocean Conservancy’s program, moving from a traditional planned giving function toward a more integrated, strategic, and growth-oriented approach.

LOCATION

Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work structure that requires employees to reside in one of the following US states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MD, OR, VA, TX, WA, or WV. This structure allows staff the flexibility to work virtually and in person while building strong connections across the institution.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The minimum starting salary range for this position is $140,000 – $145,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. In addition, Ocean Conservancy offers a comprehensive benefits package.