Strategic Giving Officer

What You'll Do

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major and planned gift donors and prospects through intentional identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Secure major outright gifts, blended gifts, and planned gifts including bequests, beneficiary designations, trusts, life income gifts, and other estate commitments.
• Conduct personalized donor visits and virtual meetings to deepen relationships and align donor passions with organizational priorities.
• Develop individualized giving proposals and gift illustrations in collaboration with donors and their professional advisors.
• Design and implement meaningful stewardship strategies including events, recognition, reporting, and personalized communications for our Legacy Society donors (approximately 400 members).
• Manage third-party vendors responsible for donor mailings and surveys.
• Manage our annual telemarketing program designed to generate leads.
• Maintain knowledge of current tax laws and charitable planning strategies.
• Serve as a resource to donors exploring complex gift vehicles including charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, beneficiary designations, IRA gifts, real estate, closely held stock, and other non-cash assets.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, attorneys, and estate planners to facilitate donor intent.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in planned giving, wealth advising, or estate management.
• Proven success in relationship management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in donor database systems is a plus (preferably Raiser's Edge NXT) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for animal welfare and alignment with the Humane Society of Missouri's mission.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and short-term insurance
• Long-term disability (100% employer paid)
• Retail Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• 40% off veterinary services at our clinics