Gift Planning Manager – Bequest Growth & Strategy

World Wildlife Fund (WWF); Washington; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Manager, Gift Planning to lead donor-facing Gift Planning activities, mentor Gift Planning Officers, and drive pipeline management for planned gifts. The role oversees strategy, data tracking, and coordination with senior leadership to increase charitable bequests and life-income gifts.

Location: Washington, DC hybrid; strong preference for base in DC with flexibility to Chicago or SF offices. Requires 8+ years in planned giving and relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; minimum 8 years in planned giving.
• Experience supervising staff and leading donor programs.
• Knowledge of legal/financial requirements for planned giving.
• Strong collaboration with external professionals and internal teams.
• CFRE or CPA/JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gift Planning Officers to advance donor cultivation.
• Refine processes for donor engagement and gift tracking.
• Manage pipeline reporting and forecasting of planned gifts.
• Oversee administrative operations and data systems.
• Mentor and develop team members across regions.

Skills

Partnership Engagement

Interpersonal Communications &Collab

Coaching/Management

Time Management/Organization

Strategic Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

8+ years planned giving experience

Professional credential preferred (CFRE/CPA/JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Planned gift software (PG Calc/Crescendo)

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Manager, Gift Planning to lead donor-facing Gift Planning activities, mentor Gift Planning Officers, and drive pipeline management for planned gifts. The role oversees strategy, data tracking, and coordination with senior leadership to increase charitable bequests and life-income gifts.

Location: Washington, DC hybrid; strong preference for base in DC with flexibility to Chicago or SF offices. Requires 8+ years in planned giving and relevant credentials.