Senior Director of Gift and Estate Planning
About the role
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Summary/Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive fund development program designed to identify, educate, cultivate, solicit, and recognize planned gift donors on behalf of The Salvation Army Western Division (DHQ) as well as work directly with individual prospects and donors to solicit planned gifts. The incumbent manages, sets goals, monitors, and evaluates Planned Giving Representatives (PGR) who report directly to this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and is responsible for the goal setting, management, implementation, and successful operation of all aspects of the planned giving program for the Western Division of the Salvation Army.
- Assigns portfolio of prospective donors to staff and works with staff to manage a prospect portfolio of approximately 75-100
- Develops solicitation strategies for new and current planned gift prospects within assigned portfolio; and develops relationships with prospects through various cultivation calls, letters and handwritten notes;
- Completes a specified number of significant contacts/moves annually with