Gift Planning Officer

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite only)

Our Promise to You

• Competitive health, dental, and life insurance, plus voluntary benefits including company-paid HSA contributions
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave for holidays, vacation, wellness, personal, parental, and volunteer time
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
• A work environment that embraces flexibility within a structured framework
• Mission-driven work that changes lives globally

About the Role

Step into a role where your expertise meets purpose. As a Gift Planning Officer, you will build meaningful relationships, guide impactful giving strategies, and help donors leave a lasting legacy. This is an opportunity for a driven, relationship-focused professional to translate financial insight into transformational philanthropic support.

In this highly visible role, you will engage directly with alumni, donors, and advisors—building trust, navigating sophisticated giving conversations, and driving results through proactive outreach. A successful Gift Planning Officer brings confidence, curiosity, and a passion for connecting people to purpose.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio and qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $50,000+
• Develop and execute tailored strategies for each prospect
• Present planned giving options aligned to donor goals and financial situations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance donor strategies
• Travel to meet donors and build lasting, high-impact relationships

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time, transferable experience in trusts and estate law, financial planning, or trust/wealth management
• Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse audience
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on engaged listening

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications (CPA, CFP, CFRE)
• Knowledge of real estate transactions or complex assets
• Understanding of tax implications and charitable estate planning vehicles
• Familiarity with fundraising or donor engagement strategies

Pay

$86,000–$94,000 annually

Schedule

Regular, full-time, exempt