Senior Planned Giving & Donor Engagement Lead

Perkins & Will; Fisher (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HRA

FSA

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

EAP

Legal services

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind seeks a Planned Giving and Donor Engagement Officer to lead the strategy, growth, and execution of planned giving and donor engagement initiatives. You will oversee a large portfolio of prospects, cultivate major gifts, and partner with Marketing on campaigns and events to strengthen foundations and bequests.

You will collaborate with the Development team, train staff on blended gift opportunities, and ensure data-driven planning with robust CRM records, aligning

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of development experience with major gifts.
• Deep knowledge of planned giving (bequests, trusts, QCDs).
• Expert proficiency in PGCalc.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar fundraising CRM platforms.
• Strong alignment with Perkins’ mission and donor-centered stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage ~100 planned giving prospects and donors, with ~10 donor visits per month.
• Implement targeted engagement strategies for parents, alumni, and families to build a multi-generational pipeline.
• Partner with Marketing on mailings, digital campaigns, and events for key constituencies.
• Educate and train Major Gift and Annual Giving teams on blended gift opportunities.
• Support data-driven planning and goal-setting using metrics and insights.
• Maintain complete, timely records in Salesforce and stay current on tax changes affecting gifts.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team training

Data-driven strategy

Tools

Salesforce

PGCalc

Job description

Perkins School for the Blind seeks a Planned Giving and Donor Engagement Officer to lead the strategy, growth, and execution of planned giving and donor engagement initiatives. You will oversee a large portfolio of prospects, cultivate major gifts, and partner with Marketing on campaigns and events to strengthen foundations and bequests.

You will collaborate with the Development team, train staff on blended gift opportunities, and ensure data-driven planning with robust CRM records, aligning