Director, Gift Planning

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement contributions

Generous PTO

Flexible remote with in-person Tacoma

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Gift Planning for a remote US-based position. The role will lead a strategic planned giving program to drive philanthropic growth, partnering with fundraising, marketing, legal, finance, and external advisors to build a strong estate gift pipeline and ensure gifts are stewarded properly.

Responsibilities include developing fundraising strategies, marketing plans, and managing gift administration and estate settlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in planned giving, major gift fundraising, or related fields.
• Proven track record in cultivating and managing donor relationships.
• Strong understanding of tax updates and charitable gift planning vehicles.
• Knowledge of estate planning concepts and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs.
• Create marketing and communication plans to strengthen pipeline development.
• Engage with professional advisors to build and maintain partnerships.
• Oversee gift administration and estate settlement processes.
• Lead strategic development initiatives for planned giving.

Skills

Planned giving

Donor relationships

Fundraising strategy

Estate planning concepts

Tax updates

Major gift fundraising

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Gift Planning to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead the strategy and execution of a planned giving program that supports long-term philanthropic growth and mission-driven impact. The position will partner closely with fundraising, marketing, legal, finance, and external advisors to build a strong pipeline of estate and gift opportunities. It will also oversee gift administration and related processes to ensure gifts are stewarded accurately and in alignment with donor intent.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $116,272 – $167,336 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and programs
• Create marketing and communication plans to strengthen pipeline development
• Engage with professional advisors to build and maintain partnerships
• Oversee gift administration and estate settlement processes
• Lead strategic development initiatives for planned giving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 8 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in planned giving, major gift fundraising, or related fields
• Proven track record in cultivating and managing donor relationships
• Strong understanding of tax updates and charitable gift planning vehicles
• Knowledge of estate planning concepts and donor stewardship

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off policy
• Flexible remote work options with in-person meetings in Tacoma

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.