Strategic Planned Giving & Major Gifts Officer

Dunwoody; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunwoody is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, with ~80% focus on planned giving and 20% on major gifts. Build a sustainable pipeline and collaborate with Institutional Advancement to advance legacy giving at the institution.

Manage a 100+ prospect portfolio, develop tailored cultivation plans, present proposals, and work with donors and advisors to align goals with Dunwoody’s priorities. Travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in fundraising or related role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication with a portfolio of proposals.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving donors and prospects.
• Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies with the Senior Director.
• Collaborate with major gifts and annual giving staff to integrate planned giving.
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and commitments.
• Represent Dunwoody at donor events and professional advisor gatherings.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Leadership ability

Relationship-building

Written & verbal communication

Travel willingness

Tech literacy

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Crescendo

Microsoft Teams

MS Office Suite

Job description

Dunwoody is seeking a Planned Giving Officer to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, with ~80% focus on planned giving and 20% on major gifts. Build a sustainable pipeline and collaborate with Institutional Advancement to advance legacy giving at the institution.

Manage a 100+ prospect portfolio, develop tailored cultivation plans, present proposals, and work with donors and advisors to align goals with Dunwoody’s priorities. Travel is involved.