Director, Planned Giving

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BridgePoint Associates, LLC. in Northern Virginia seeks a Director of Planned Giving to lead a rapidly expanding program. The role will oversee a team of 3 Planned Giving Officers and drive growth to multi-million annual gifts.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of fundraising experience, deep planned giving knowledge, and a proven record of securing gifts at high-value levels. Hybrid work with relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant fundraising experience including staff management.
• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience overseeing planned giving targets >$10M–$15M per year.
• Proven track record of securing gifts of $100k+.
• Subject matter expert in planned giving and tax rules affecting legacy donors.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planned giving program 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

Staff management

Planned giving expertise

Gift securing

Tax rules knowledge

Travel flexibility

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.