Director of Planned Giving: Create Lasting Community Impact

Volunteers of America Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work‑Life Balance

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Director of Development, Planned Giving to build and oversee a comprehensive planned giving program across Colorado. You will cultivate donors, collaborate with advisors, and manage bequests, trusts, and charitable gift annuities with a focus on long‑term support.

Engage professional advisors and executive leadership to design outreach strategies, track outcomes in Salesforce, and ensure compliance with Colorado tax laws and ethical standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–6 years of experience in planned giving, major gifts fundraising, or donor relations.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing planned gifts, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, or trusts.
• Experience collaborating with legal and financial professionals on estate planning and charitable giving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive planned giving program to support the organization’s long‑term fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors and prospects interested in estate and planned gifts.
• Collaborate with development staff to integrate planned giving strategies into overall fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Work closely with financial advisors, attorneys, and estate planners to facilitate complex gift arrangements, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other planned giving vehicles.
• Conduct personalized donor meetings to provide education about planned giving opportunities and benefits.
• Create and implement marketing strategies for planned giving, including print, digital, and event‑based outreach.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track activities and outcomes in the Salesforce.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and financial standards related to charitable giving and tax regulations, including Colorado‑specific requirements.
• Provide ongoing education and training for staff, board members, and volunteers about planned giving opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to monitor and evaluate planned giving program performance.
• Stay informed on trends, legislation, and best practices in planned giving and nonprofit fundraising.
• Represent the organization at community events, professional gatherings, and donor functions to build and enhance relationships.

Skills

Relationship Management

Fundraising Expertise

Written & Verbal Communications

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Director of Development, Planned Giving to build and oversee a comprehensive planned giving program across Colorado. You will cultivate donors, collaborate with advisors, and manage bequests, trusts, and charitable gift annuities with a focus on long‑term support.

Engage professional advisors and executive leadership to design outreach strategies, track outcomes in Salesforce, and ensure compliance with Colorado tax laws and ethical standards while