Director, National Planned Giving & Legacy Growth

Anti-Defamation League (NYC HQ); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in the United States seeks a Director, National Estate and Planned Giving to lead strategic direction for ADL’s planned giving program. You will supervise a team, drive bequest growth, and coordinate with major gifts, marketing, and regional teams to sustain long-term funding.

The role requires a decade plus in fundraising with strong knowledge of estate planning, tax considerations, and a focus on building durable donor relationships across twenty-four U.S. regions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Planned Giving program or similar fundraising area.
• Knowledge of estate, gift, and income tax law relevant to planned giving.
• Ability to educate and coach regional colleagues on planned giving strategies.
• Proven cross-departmental collaboration across fundraising teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for national planned giving and related campaigns.
• Qualify and cultivate a broad planned giving pipeline through tailored strategies.
• Grow bequest commitments and diversify revenue through annuities and other vehicles.
• Manage a portfolio of top planned giving donors and prospects.
• Collaborate with major gifts, marketing, and regional fundraising staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Estate law

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Database & analytics

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Database systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in the United States seeks a Director, National Estate and Planned Giving to lead strategic direction for ADL’s planned giving program. You will supervise a team, drive bequest growth, and coordinate with major gifts, marketing, and regional teams to sustain long-term funding.

The role requires a decade plus in fundraising with strong knowledge of estate planning, tax considerations, and a focus on building durable donor relationships across twenty-four U.S. regions.