Director, Planned Giving

BridgePoint Associates, LLC.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highly Regarded National Nonprofit in the Northern Virginia area seeks a Director, Planned Giving to lead a growing program and a team of three Planned Giving Officers. Hybrid work with relocation assistance is available.

You will drive annual planned giving targets, grow the legacy society, and collaborate with the development team to secure seven-figure gifts while stewarding donors in estate planning. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including staff management
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience overseeing planned giving targets that exceed $10M - $15M per year
• Demonstrated track record of securing gifts of $100k+
• Subject matter expert for planned giving with understanding of tax rules affecting legacy donors

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization's planned giving program, ensuring growth to meet and exceed an annual target of $13M
• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising for a portfolio of planned giving prospects
• Manage and mentor a growing planned giving team, that currently consists of 3 Planned Giving Officers
• Collaborate with other development team members to secure gifts that involve planned gift commitments
• Manage the legacy society and provide stewardship to donors that have expressed interest to include gifts in their estate planning
• Coordinate planned giving marketing efforts
• Oversee the review of documentation to administer planned gifts

Skills

Planned giving

Staff management

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Director, Planned Giving

Highly Regarded National Nonprofit

Northern Virginia Area - Hybrid + Relocation Assistance Available

Salary Range: $112,000 to $147,000 per year with potential flexibility based on experience + bonus potential, based on organization and individual performance

Terrific Director, Planned Giving role with a highly regarded nonprofit in the Northern Virginia area. The Director will oversee their rapidly growing planned giving program. Their legacy society has over 700 members and has grown from realizing $2.7 million in 2019 to $10+ million expected this year. Their plans include growth to $20+ million realized annually. This role will be supported by and manage a team of 3 Planned Giving Officers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the organization's planned giving program, ensuring growth to meet and exceed an annual target of $13M
• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising for a portfolio of planned giving prospects
• Manage and mentor a growing planned giving team, that currently consists of 3 Planned Giving Officers
• Collaborate with other development team members to secure gifts that involve planned gift commitments
• Manage the legacy society and provide stewardship to donors that have expressed interest to include gifts in their estate planning
• Coordinate planned giving marketing efforts
• Oversee the review of documentation to administer planned gifts

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including staff management experience
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience overseeing planned giving targets that exceed $10M - $15M per year
• Demonstrated track record of securing gifts of $100k+
• Subject matter expert for planned giving, with an understanding of current tax rules and regulations that impact legacy donors
• Ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 30%

Equal Opportunity Employer.