Hallcon
Director of Gift Planning - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Hallcon, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Director of Gift Planning - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Monday, December 2, 2024 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Director of Gift Planning oversees the engagement, growth, and strategic direction of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's (SDZWA) planned giving program, including documented planned gift intentions and realized estate gifts. The Director actively solicits planned gifts and partners with Philanthropy staff on planned giving solicitations, is responsible for the cultivation and active management of a portfolio of 100-125 planned giving prospects, and provides direct supervision to the Philanthropy Specialist- Estate Administration. WHAT YOU WILL DO Oversee all aspects of SDZWA's planned giving efforts. Manage an assigned pool of planned giving prospects and donors, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting planned gifts. Design and implement a comprehensive planned giving marketing strategy. Partner with fundraising colleagues to provide planned giving expertise. Provide technical expertise in planned giving to donors and staff. Develop outreach and stewardship materials for prospective and confirmed planned giving donors. Prepare documentation for gift acceptance in accordance with institutional procedures. Oversee administration of the estates of which SDZWA is a beneficiary. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in fundraising, including gift planning, with excellent skills in building relationships with donors. A self-starter with experience developing strategy to engage donor prospects, the finalist will be comfortable engaging individual donors and soliciting gifts while also developing programs to broadly market planned giving options. JOB EXPERIENCE Minimum seven years of related professional experience in a fundraising/development unit. Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in planned giving. Extensive success in collaborating with individual fundraisers. Experience working within a complex academic environment. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Business administration, marketing, communication, or a related field. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated success in building a gift planning program. Deep appreciation and understanding of the mission and vision of an organization. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience motivating individuals and teams. SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Family Passes. Complimentary Tickets. Local and In-House Discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Wellness Program. IMPORTANT DETAILS Yearly Rate: $104,300 to $115,340. About The Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors. At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Monday, December 2, 2024 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Director of Gift Planning oversees the engagement, growth, and strategic direction of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's (SDZWA) planned giving program, including documented planned gift intentions and realized estate gifts. The Director actively solicits planned gifts and partners with Philanthropy staff on planned giving solicitations, is responsible for the cultivation and active management of a portfolio of 100-125 planned giving prospects, and provides direct supervision to the Philanthropy Specialist- Estate Administration. WHAT YOU WILL DO Oversee all aspects of SDZWA's planned giving efforts. Manage an assigned pool of planned giving prospects and donors, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting planned gifts. Design and implement a comprehensive planned giving marketing strategy. Partner with fundraising colleagues to provide planned giving expertise. Provide technical expertise in planned giving to donors and staff. Develop outreach and stewardship materials for prospective and confirmed planned giving donors. Prepare documentation for gift acceptance in accordance with institutional procedures. Oversee administration of the estates of which SDZWA is a beneficiary. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in fundraising, including gift planning, with excellent skills in building relationships with donors. A self-starter with experience developing strategy to engage donor prospects, the finalist will be comfortable engaging individual donors and soliciting gifts while also developing programs to broadly market planned giving options. JOB EXPERIENCE Minimum seven years of related professional experience in a fundraising/development unit. Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in planned giving. Extensive success in collaborating with individual fundraisers. Experience working within a complex academic environment. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Business administration, marketing, communication, or a related field. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated success in building a gift planning program. Deep appreciation and understanding of the mission and vision of an organization. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven experience motivating individuals and teams. SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Family Passes. Complimentary Tickets. Local and In-House Discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Wellness Program. IMPORTANT DETAILS Yearly Rate: $104,300 to $115,340. About The Salary Ranges Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors. At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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