Director of Major and Planned Giving

TEAM; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEAM, a global Christian ministry organization, seeks a Director of Major and Planned Giving to oversee its planned giving program. The role requires advanced communication skills, financial acumen, and experience in fundraising to inspire and manage high-net-worth donors. Candidates must align with TEAM's mission and values, bringing a Christ-centered approach to philanthropy.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time fundraising experience or ten years of volunteer experience.
• CFRE, CSPG or CAP certifications desired.
• Proven record in executing major and planned giving best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of roughly 100 donors and prospects.
• Create and implement effective stewardship strategies.
• Travel up to 30% for meetings and events.

Skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Relationship management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, philanthropy, communications or like field

Job description

Benefits:

403(b)Retirement Savings

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance

About TEAM: TEAM - The Evangelical Alliance Mission is a global Christian ministry organization founded in 1890 that partners with churches to equip and send global workers who make disciples of Jesus Christ among the nations. TEAM is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. For this reason, TEAM hires only candidates who wholeheartedly and without reservation agree with and live according to TEAM’s Statement of Faith. TEAM staff thoroughly embrace the purpose, vision, beliefs, and values of TEAM.

About the Role: The Director of Major and Planned Giving has two main responsibilities: overseeing the strategic direction and daily operations of TEAM’s planned giving program and managing a portfolio of planned and major giving donors and prospects. Experience in connecting with high-net worth individuals to inspire current major gifts, bequests and legacy planning is required. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional ability to move donors from qualification to solicitation or gift planning to the ultimate goal of gift closure and stewardship. This role requires high relational skills including advanced listening, excellent communication (both verbal and written), financial acumen, leadership experience, and an interest in gift instruments. Working effectively and strategically with Advancement and Finance leadership as well as professional advisors is required.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Understand TEAM’s values and mission and articulate those values in conversations, writing and personal demeanor;

Manage relationships with a portfolio of roughly 100 donors and prospects to support annual, major and planned giving;

Determine and achieve realistic, stretch, and quantifiable goals for individual and team giving based on mutually agreed upon targets;

Design and implements individual giving strategies, cultivates and solicits donors and prospects through written proposals, personal contacts and visits;

Effectively manage budgeted dollars for major and planned giving activities

Create, advise, and implement effective stewardship strategies for all assigned donors and prospects, including growing the planned giving community;

Plan and implement effective marketing strategies in collaboration with Communications for targeted major and planned giving groups, including but not limited to direct mail, newsletters, website, webinars, social media, advertising materials and other educational sessions for donors and professional advisors;

Oversee gift acceptance and planned giving policies and procedures;

Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses;

Facilitate estate gifts through the probate and administrative process;

Oversee and manage TEAM’s CGA program which includes marketing to donors and ensuring that all paperwork and processes are followed in conjunction with external vendor and in compliance with state regulations;

Oversee and manage gift officer staff

Build and nurture strong relationships with financial, legal and tax advisors; and

Travel up to 30%.

Qualifications of the Role:

Mature and growing follower of Jesus Christ;

Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, philanthropy, communications or like field;

CFRE, CSPG or CAP certifications desired but not required;

Four years of full-time fundraising paid work experience OR ten consecutive years of verifiable volunteer related experience for nonprofit organizations;

Proven record in executing major and planned giving best practices in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement;

Proven record of meeting or exceeding organizational planned and major giving goals;

Strong relational ability, enjoys helping others discover and meet their philanthropic goals in a biblical context;

Ability to make presentations and develop written, printed, and electronic communication and marketing materials;

Ability to travel, domestic and occasionally international, with attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars and workshops required.

Disclaimer: The information in this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed here.

This is a remote position.