Senior Planned Giving & Donor Stewardship Officer

Compassion International; Center (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion International is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to develop and manage a high-value donor portfolio focused on legacy and estate gifts. The role involves designing personalized giving strategies that align donors’ goals with Compassion’s mission and navigating complex multi-year campaigns.

The position supports a Western US portfolio (TX to ND and West) and may require up to 50% travel. A CFRE/CAP or similar certification is preferred, with minimum seven years in fundraising or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Seven years of relevant fundraising or planned giving experience.
• Certification from CFRE or CAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with donors and prospects in planned and legacy giving.
• Design and execute personalized legacy giving strategies aligned with Compassion's mission.
• Manage a complex portfolio of high-value donors and forecast future gifts.
• Collaborate with professional advisors to structure mutually beneficial gifts.
• Lead regional donor engagement across the Western United States.
• Coach colleagues on integrating planned giving into broader donor strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Compassion International is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to develop and manage a high-value donor portfolio focused on legacy and estate gifts. The role involves designing personalized giving strategies that align donors’ goals with Compassion’s mission and navigating complex multi-year campaigns.

The position supports a Western US portfolio (TX to ND and West) and may require up to 50% travel. A CFRE/CAP or similar certification is preferred, with minimum seven years in fundraising or