Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer

Best Point; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Greater Cincinnati is seeking a Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer. This role will lead fundraising strategies and donor engagement efforts while collaborating closely with the organization's leadership. The ideal candidate should possess extensive fundraising experience and a passion for fostering philanthropy.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years fundraising experience focusing on major and planned gifts.
• Proven success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Knowledge of estate planning and charitable giving laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Planned Giving and Major Gifts strategy.
• Cultivate and solicit major donors and planned giving prospects.
• Manage donor database and fundraising performance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Donor cultivation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or CFRE

Tools

CRM donor management systems

Job description

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Hiring for Behavioral Health and Education Positions

Best Point is seeking a dynamic Planned Giving Officer to lead our strategy for Planned Giving and Major Gifts, securing philanthropic support to advance our mission. This role works closely with leadership, board members, and key stakeholders to cultivate donor relationships, expand planned giving initiatives, and enhance donor engagement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for building lasting donor connections.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and execute Planned Giving and Major Gifts strategy.

· Cultivate and solicit major donors and planned giving prospects.

· Lead fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and stewardship.

· Collaborate with leadership, board members, and financial professionals.

· Manage donor database, fundraising performance, and compliance.

· Represent the agency and foster a culture of philanthropy.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or CFRE preferred.

· 5-10 years of fundraising experience, focusing on major and planned gifts.

· Proven success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.

· Strong relationship-building and donor cultivation skills.

· Knowledge of estate planning and charitable giving laws.

· Experience with CRM donor management systems.

Professional, fast-paced setting requiring 30 hours/4 days per week, minimal evening/weekend hours and some travel.

Our Culture:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati’s most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

We embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace and lead our community with respect and tolerance. Employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily interactions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Best Point offers an excellent Benefits Package. Please see the link below for more information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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