Legacy Gifts Officer: Planned Giving & Stewardship

Humane Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sabbatical

Holiday Pay

Employee discounts

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Humane Colorado is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to manage our Planned Giving program and engage with Founders Society members. You will cultivate mid-level donors, renew and grow annual gifts, and coordinate with Major Gifts to maximize impact.

You will steward estate-planned gifts, track progress in Virtuous, and collaborate with the Development team on communications and program improvements. Travel is up to 10% in-state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in planned giving, fundraising, major gifts, donor cultivation, or related field.
• Experience with donor relationship management systems; Virtuous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit planned giving prospects.
• Collaborate with major gift officers to identify opportunities within portfolios.
• Manage and steward donors with estate plans and legacy gifts.
• Track, report, and analyze progress toward pipeline and commitments.
• Coordinate with estate administration staff and internal teammates on donor communications.

Skills

Planned giving

Donor relationships

Communication skills

Fundraising goals

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Estate/planned giving vehicles

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

EveryAction

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Virtuous

Job description

Humane Colorado is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to manage our Planned Giving program and engage with Founders Society members. You will cultivate mid-level donors, renew and grow annual gifts, and coordinate with Major Gifts to maximize impact.

You will steward estate-planned gifts, track progress in Virtuous, and collaborate with the Development team on communications and program improvements. Travel is up to 10% in-state.