Director of Development, Planned Giving

Why Volunteers of America?

Why Volunteers of America? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and manage a comprehensive planned giving program to support the organization’s long-term fundraising goals. · Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors and prospects interested in estate and planned gifts. · Collaborate with development staff to integrate planned giving strategies into overall fundraising initiatives and campaigns. · Work closely with financial advisors, attorneys, and estate planners to facilitate complex gift arrangements, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other planned giving vehicles. · Conduct personalized donor meetings to provide education about planned giving opportunities and benefits. · Create and implement marketing strategies for planned giving, including print, digital, and event-based outreach. · Maintain accurate donor records and track activities and outcomes in the Salesforce. · Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and financial standards related to charitable giving and tax regulations, including Colorado-specific requirements. · Provide ongoing education and training for staff, board members, and volunteers about planned giving opportunities. · Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to monitor and evaluate planned giving program performance. · Stay informed on trends, legislation, and best practices in planned giving and nonprofit fundraising. · Represent the organization at community events, professional gatherings, and donor functions to build and enhance relationships.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position does not currently supervise staff.

SALARY RANGE

$85,000 - $100,000 annual exempt

Location

2660 Larimer St Denver CO 80205

Benefits

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness

VISAS

VISA sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

Relationship Management Fundraising Expertise Written and Verbal Communications Financial and Legal Acumen Project Management

Minimum Qualifications of Position

· Bachelor’s degree. · 4-6 years of experience in planned giving, major gifts fundraising, or donor relations. · Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing planned gifts, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, or trusts.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

· Ability to respond with urgency to the needs and requests of others (both internal and external), ensuring a high degree of responsiveness to all donors without regard to their giving level. · Willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities. · Demonstrated ability to: manage numerous complex tasks simultaneously; anticipate and meet deadlines; use time effectively, problem-solve independently in a small staff atmosphere; and function in an often stressful and quick turn-around environment. · Goal-oriented, self-motivated, reliable, detail-oriented, articulate and poised. · Personal integrity, sound judgment and a sense of humor. · Willingness to work nights and weekends as situations warrant, including donor meetings, events, etc. · Deep and abiding commitment to a high level of donor constituent satisfaction. · Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Ability to work individually and as part of a team. · Must possess a Colorado’s driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance. · Travel required. · Demonstrated proficiency with widely used business management software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as donor database programs); Salesforce experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

· Demonstrates compassion for helping those that are the most vulnerable in our community. · Demonstrates knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn about poverty, human service government programs, Volunteers of America Colorado’s solutions and services, homelessness, aging, veterans, at-risk youth, and helping those most vulnerable in our society.