Tocqueville Society Development Officer

United Way SWPA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Office, is seeking a Tocqueville Development Officer to cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts for a portfolio of 170–185 Tocqueville members and prospects. The role emphasizes relationship management and direct solicitation to secure significant gifts.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience, including at least 3 years in major gifts, and 3–5 years in planned giving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• At least 3 years in major gifts identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition.
• 3–5 years of experience with planned giving instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from local individuals and families.
• Oversee retention, growth and engagement of all Tocqueville Society members and prospects.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure significant and deferred gifts through planned giving.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship management

Planned giving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Office

United Way's Tocqueville Society is made up of the region's leading philanthropists who are working together in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania to make a meaningful impact in our community and effect positive change for people in need. Tocqueville members set the standard for giving and service in our community by donating $10,000 or more annually.

United Way is looking for a dynamic, experienced professional to cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from local individuals and families. The ideal candidate will have experience and success in raising gifts at the $10,000+ level.

United Way's Tocqueville Development Officer will have responsibility for overseeing the retention, growth and engagement of all aspects concerning United Way's Tocqueville Society members and prospects. This individual is responsible for relationship management and direct solicitation of gifts for a portfolio of 170 - 185 Tocqueville members and prospects

As the primary relationship manager, the Tocqueville Development Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure significant and deferred gifts through planned giving, estate plans and other gift vehicles.

A bachelor's degree and more than 5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with at least three years' in a role focused on major gifts identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition is required. Three to five years of experience with various types of planned giving instruments is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of education.

Annual Salary
Pay Grade 109
Salary Range - $67,000 - $73,000

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.