Legacy Gifts Coordinator

The Public Interest Network; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,750 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability insurance

Needs-based student loan assistance

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Legacy Gifts Coordinator to enhance member fundraising efforts and coordinate events in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least one year of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include inspiring planned gifts through marketing efforts and managing member relations. This position offers a starting salary of $39,750-$47,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably in development, marketing, or public interest advocacy.
• Ability to manage projects with many moving parts.
• Professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion in communications.

Responsibilities

• Execute and expand marketing and cultivation work to inspire supporters to make planned gifts.
• Organize online and in-person events to deepen member commitment.
• Coordinate stewardship efforts for members committed to making planned gifts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Legacy Gifts Coordinator role at The Public Interest Network.

The Public Interest Network is hiring for the Planned Giving Program. Through this program, we offer members of our environmental and public interest organizations the opportunity to make larger gifts and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing and expanding our member marketing and cultivation work to inspire supporters to make a planned gift to one of our organizations;
• Organizing online and in-person events around the country to deepen the commitment of our long-term members; and
• Coordinating stewardship efforts for members who have already committed to making a planned gift to one of our organizations.
• Maintaining our tracking, record-keeping and reporting systems for planned gifts, pledges, and inquiries.

The Planned Giving Associate position requires a two-year commitment, excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects.

Qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of relevant experience. Bonus if that experience is in development, marketing or public interest advocacy;
• Be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, highly organized, and have the ability to manage projects with many moving parts;
• Have excellent people skills and the ability to exhibit professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion in all communications regarding estate planning;
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Thrive working independently, but also be able to take direction and work as part of a team; and
• Be passionate about making a difference on the issues we work on. Fundraising can be challenging, so you should be motivated by our shared belief in a clear vision, fact-based action, and bringing people together to solve problems.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting target annual compensation range for someone with 2-6 years of relevant professional experience is $39,750-$47,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. The Public Interest Network offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location

This position can be based in Denver, Colorado or Los Angeles, California.

Apply

Apply online here: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/797025e5-ed1d-4452-9b6d-721f82906216

About the Public Interest Network

The Public Interest Network consists of organizations, such as PIRG, Environment America, and their state groups, committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change.

We also emphasize accountability, and we measure progress with goals and benchmarks. If you want to contribute to lasting environmental and public interest impact, consider joining our network.

EEO statement: Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. This includes the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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