Major Gifts & Planned Giving Officer

Diocese of Allentown; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Diocese of Allentown seeks a Strategic Gifts Officer to develop and manage planned giving programs and cultivate major gift opportunities. You will support diocese, parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities in securing local charitable support.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in fundraising, strong communication, and experience with donor databases. Office-based role with regular donor engagement across the diocese and evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 3-5 years fundraising/marketing experience
• Familiarity with fundraising basics (annual appeals, major gifts, planned giving)
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software
• Strong written and verbal communication

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a comprehensive planned giving program.
• Identify and cultivate potential planned gift donors.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective donors.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and estate planning professionals to facilitate planned gifts.
• Maintain detailed records of donor interactions and planned giving activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on planned giving program progress.
• Coordinate stewardship activities to recognize and honor planned gift donors.
• Develop marketing materials and communication strategies for planned giving.
• Conduct donor research to identify new opportunities.
• Offer tailored giving options that align with donor interests and financial goals.
• Organize donor recognition events and legacy society gatherings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

BlackBaud / Raiser's Edge

Omatic

OneCause

FreeWill

ParishSoft

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Diocese of Allentown seeks a Strategic Gifts Officer to develop and manage planned giving programs and cultivate major gift opportunities. You will support diocese, parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities in securing local charitable support.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in fundraising, strong communication, and experience with donor databases. Office-based role with regular donor engagement across the diocese and evenings/weekends as needed.