Director, Planned Giving & Program Growth

United Way of the Midlands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Life and disability insurance

Professional development support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

United Way of the Midlands, located in Omaha, NE, seeks a Director of Planned Giving & Program Development to lead our donor strategy and expand planned giving initiatives across key programs including JAG Nebraska and 211.

The role partners with the Vice President of Program Development to cultivate relationships with individuals, corporations, and community leaders, driving a strong fundraising pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required) from a four-year accredited college or university.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in not-for-profit fundraising including major giving and corporate relations/giving.
• Experience with planned giving, estate gifts, or complex charitable giving strategies strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, major gifts, corporate philanthropy, and planned giving.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a comprehensive planned giving strategy to increase long-term philanthropic support.
• Builds and maintains a pipeline of donors and prospects for planned and deferred gifts.
• Develops and executes fundraising strategies to support priority programs and initiatives.
• Represents UWM at community events and donor meetings to strengthen relationships and awareness.

Skills

Relationship-building

Fundraising principles

Donor cultivation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Way of the Midlands, located in Omaha, NE, seeks a Director of Planned Giving & Program Development to lead our donor strategy and expand planned giving initiatives across key programs including JAG Nebraska and 211.

The role partners with the Vice President of Program Development to cultivate relationships with individuals, corporations, and community leaders, driving a strong fundraising pipeline.