Tocqueville Society Development Officer

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

Job summary

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking a Tocqueville Development Officer to cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from local individuals and families in the Pittsburgh region. You will manage a portfolio of 170–185 Tocqueville members, develop strategies for gifts through planned giving and estate plans, and oversee retention, growth and engagement with donors.

A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, with at least three years in major gifts, are

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, solicit and steward major and planned gifts from local individuals and families.
• Oversee the retention, growth and engagement of all Tocqueville Society members and prospects.
• Develop and implement strategies to secure significant and deferred gifts through planned giving and estate plans.
• Relationship management and direct solicitation for a portfolio of 170 - 185 Tocqueville members and prospects.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor stewardship

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 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
Visit our website at Career Opportunities - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to view job description and apply for this position. Submissions will only be accepted electronically.
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.
Salary: $67000 - $73000 per year