Legacy Giving Strategist

Food For The Poor; Coconut Creek, Florida, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Food For The Poor is seeking a Legacy and Planned Giving Advisor to build and manage relationships with donors, secure planned gifts, and advance the organization’s mission in Florida and beyond.

The role oversees donor portfolio strategy, educates on giving vehicles, and collaborates with legal, financial advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless gift administration and exceptional donor service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Professional certifications such as CFRE CAP CFP JD or other planned giving credentials are preferred.
• Minimum of five years in planned giving or related philanthropy fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of planned giving prospects and donors through all phases of cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
• Educate donors on charitable gift planning opportunities and structure meaningful planned gifts.
• Support growth and administration of the Legacy and Gift Planning Program through outreach and education.
• Foster long-term donor relationships with personalized stewardship and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliant, donor-centered gift administration.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM systems

Communication

Project management

Ethical fundraising

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing/Communications/Nonprofit Management/Law

CFRE, CAP, CFP, JD or equivalent certifications

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Food For The Poor is seeking a Legacy and Planned Giving Advisor to build and manage relationships with donors, secure planned gifts, and advance the organization’s mission in Florida and beyond.

The role oversees donor portfolio strategy, educates on giving vehicles, and collaborates with legal, financial advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless gift administration and exceptional donor service.