Director, Planned Giving - Hybrid | Lead $13M+ Program

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

Job summary

Highly Regarded National Nonprofit in the Northern Virginia area is seeking a Director of Planned Giving to lead a growing program and a team of three Planned Giving Officers. The role focuses on expanding gifts and maintaining stewardship with legacy donors.

The director will drive a $13M annual target, collaborate with the broader development team, and oversee planned gift documentation and marketing efforts. Travel up to 30% may be required.

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%.

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

Staff management

Planned giving

Fundraising

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Highly Regarded National Nonprofit in the Northern Virginia area is seeking a Director of Planned Giving to lead a growing program and a team of three Planned Giving Officers. The role focuses on expanding gifts and maintaining stewardship with legacy donors.

The director will drive a $13M annual target, collaborate with the broader development team, and oversee planned gift documentation and marketing efforts. Travel up to 30% may be required.