Director of Planned Gifts & Estate Strategy

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Gift and Estate Planning professional to identify prospects, cultivate relationships, and steward planned gifts in coordination with major gifts staff. The role emphasizes building a robust portfolio, managing donor records, and promoting planned giving through multiple channels.

You will collaborate with officers, professional advisors, and corps development staff, travel weekly to engage donors, and supervise Gift and Estate Planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or five years of prospect moves and gift management.
• Certifications such as CAP, CSPG, CGPP or CFRE are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and explain planned gift options to donors and professional advisors.
• Create and maintain an active portfolio of planned gift prospects; cultivate relationships toward solicitation and stewardship.
• Maintain CRM action plans and donor records; promote planned giving through various channels.
• Provide reports and support to supervisor and corps boards; collaborate with major gifts staff.

Skills

Self-motivation

Oral communication

Written communication

Active listening

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree or five years of prospect moves and gift management

CAP

CSPG

CGPP

CFRE

Tools

CRM/database software

MS Office

Gift illustration software

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Gift and Estate Planning professional to identify prospects, cultivate relationships, and steward planned gifts in coordination with major gifts staff. The role emphasizes building a robust portfolio, managing donor records, and promoting planned giving through multiple channels.

You will collaborate with officers, professional advisors, and corps development staff, travel weekly to engage donors, and supervise Gift and Estate Planning