Senior Manager of Planned Giving Operations

Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

Advocates for Children

Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.

Professional Fundraising

• Sets strategy for professional fundraising efforts with particular emphasis on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major, high-level planned giving donors and constituents of Compassion's ministry.
• Directs and may oversee the development of planned giving operations programs, such as: marketing efforts, bequest processing, stewardship event planning, donor leads management, and situational donor pipeline strategies.
• Serves as key resource and leader for Compassion tours and project visits, meetings, and special events.

Leadership and Management

• Drives engagement strategies to build strong relationships with portfolios of constituents through regular personal visits, phone calls, mailings, marketing and other correspondence.
• Frequently speaks on behalf of Compassion or children in need in various settings and to a variety of prospective and current constituent audiences.
• Provides leadership and development to direct reports, fostering an environment of professional growth, in alignment with compassion’s strategies and objectives.
• Selects, manages and develops assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performance, including discipline, motivation, and annual reviews.

Budget and Administration

• Compiles or prepares and administers the annual budget and departmental expenses, ensuring accountability for on-time completion of deliverables based on department objectives, SLAs, and other Compassion standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and board policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Fifteen years Relevant experience working in this or a related field.
• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.