Gift Planning Director: Lead Blended Gifts & Major Donors

Ocean Conservancy; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Director of Gift Planning to lead and evolve its planned and blended giving program. You will set strategic priorities, drive donor engagement, and grow philanthropic revenue while aligning with senior gift officers and operations.

The role requires expertise in complex gift strategies, bequests, and estate planning, with collaboration across finance, legal, and development teams to maximize impact and compliance. Hybrid work in the U.S. is offered.

Qualifications

• Seasoned fundraising professional with 10+ years in planned giving or philanthropy.
• Strategic program leader with track record in growing a planned program and measuring progress.
• Technical gift planning knowledge including bequests, charitable remainder and blended gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and direction of the planned and blended giving program, establishing priorities and goals.
• Manage a selective portfolio of high-capacity prospects and donors; engage senior-level donors.
• Collaborate with frontline fundraisers, prospect development, finance, and legal to strengthen systems and processes.

Skills

Gift planning

Strategic leadership

Donor stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising strategy

Education

CAP designation (preferred)

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Director of Gift Planning to lead and evolve its planned and blended giving program. You will set strategic priorities, drive donor engagement, and grow philanthropic revenue while aligning with senior gift officers and operations.

The role requires expertise in complex gift strategies, bequests, and estate planning, with collaboration across finance, legal, and development teams to maximize impact and compliance. Hybrid work in the U.S. is offered.