Director, Planned Giving & Program Development

Organization: United Way of the Midlands; Job Title: Director, Planned Giving & Program Development; Department: Development; FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt; Location: Omaha, NE

About the role

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government, and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska, 211, and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential, and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table. UWMs Mission: United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow. Guiding Principles: At United Way of the Midlands, we Build TRUST in everything we do. Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves. Show GRIT by bringing it everyday. Be OPEN to embracing others differences. Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing. Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a comprehensive planned giving strategy designed to increase long-term philanthropic support for UWM.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospects for planned and deferred gifts, including bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, beneficiary designations, and other appropriate giving vehicles.
• Works with donors and, as appropriate, their professional advisors to explore charitable giving strategies that align donors philanthropic, financial, and estate-planning goals with UWM priorities.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of planned, deferred, and tax-advantaged charitable giving strategies and serves as an internal resource to Development colleagues.
• Develops strategies to expand UWMs planned giving donor pipeline through prospect identification, donor education, networking, referrals, and meaningful engagement.
• Provides ongoing stewardship for donors who have documented planned gift commitments, strengthening long-term relationships with UWM.
• Develops and executes fundraising strategies to generate new and increased philanthropic support for UWM programs and organizational priorities.
• Partners with the Vice President, Program Development and other Development team members to build and steward a strong pipeline of individual, corporate, and institutional funding prospects.
• Supports fundraising efforts for priority program areas, including JAG Nebraska, 211, Volunteerism, special initiatives, and other UWM programs.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with individuals, businesses, community leaders, and other partners