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Description:
Find a job you’re wild about at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the nation’s largest member-supported conservation organization, which is at the forefront of global warming issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and protecting America’s wildlife and habitat.
We are seeking an experienced Gift Planning Officer (GPO) who will identify, cultivate and solicit planned-giving donors and prospects for the purposes of raising funds for deferred gifts (primarily bequests and charitable gift annuities). The GPO will identify and evaluate prospective donors through visits, phone calls and correspondence in order to develop a plan for stewardship according to giving potential. The GPO will also coordinate fundraising efforts with the regional Directors of Development, as appropriate.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Department:
Development
Salary Range:
Based on Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree
Required Skills:
At least 5 years experience in direct planned giving, with the ability to cultivate and close significant planned and outright gifts. Working knowledge of basic financial and estate planning, especially as they relate to planned giving, required. Familiarity with tax considerations necessary. Ability to communicate complex income and tax information to donors, advisors and staff a must. Experience with charitable trust vehicles a plus. Travel required.
Flextime and teleworking available.
Additional Skills:
Integrity and ability to inspire trust.
Excellent oral and written skills. This includes the ability to communicate complex income and tax information in “plain English” to donors, advisors, and staff.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Enthusiasm for working with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the Federation.
Working knowledge of basic financial and estate planning, especially as they relate to planned giving. This includes familiarity with tax considerations.
Basic computer skills and experience with or aptitude for specialized PG programs.
Ability to articulate personal commitment to conservation.
Flexibility and a sense of humor.
Benefits:
NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Cover Letter and Resume are required
