Director of Planned Giving & Estate Strategy

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks a Planned Gift Officer in Wichita, Kansas. This role focuses on identifying prospects, building relationships for planned gifts, and promoting various gift options. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor degree or five years of experience in gift management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position includes supervising staff and maintaining donor relationships, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Understanding and securing planned gifts. Knowledge of charitable tax laws and financial concepts.
• CAP, CSPG, CGPP or CFRE helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and explain various deferred and outright gift options to donors.
• Create and maintain an active portfolio of planned gift prospects.
• Cultivate relationships with portfolio prospects.
• Promote planned giving through personal contact and media.
• Provide planned giving information to professional advisors.

Skills

Self-motivated with strong oral, writing, and active listening skills

Ability to work both independently and effectively away from supervision

Good supervisory strengths

Strong computer skills including database, e-mail, Office and gift illustration software

Ability to establish portfolio and implement planned gift solicitation and close goals

Ability to summarize prospect contacts

Ability to work comfortably with donors of all ages

Education

Bachelor degree or five years of prospect moves and gift management

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory seeks a Planned Gift Officer in Wichita, Kansas. This role focuses on identifying prospects, building relationships for planned gifts, and promoting various gift options. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor degree or five years of experience in gift management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position includes supervising staff and maintaining donor relationships, with occasional travel required.