Leads planned and deferred gift fundraising across the Great Plains Region. Responsibilities include identifying and cultivating prospects, soliciting estate and planned gifts, coordinating conservation funding proposals, partnering with event staff and volunteers, guiding volunteer leadership, supporting campaign goals, and serving as liaison to the States Campaign Committee. The role requires extensive travel and residence in an agreed location, with emphasis on the Greater Denver area.
Director of Gift Planning
Great Plains Region
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Director of Gift Planning for its Great Plains Region covering the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota with the following fundraising responsibilities:
- Identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit planned and deferred gifts from individuals who are part of an identified prospect portfolio to help support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.
- Coordinate with Conservation and Development partners on proposals to secure funding for DU’s habitat conservation priorities as defined by the Strategic Plan, and to include support for operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and the permanent endowment.
- Partner with event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of DU’s planned giving program (Feather Society) and increase philanthropic revenue in the region.
- Engage volunteer leadership to motivate and guide DU volunteers to assist with planned gift fundraising.
- Serve as a staff liaison to States Campaign Committee.
- Achieve goals established in Development Annual Work Plan.
Qualifications:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of four years fundraising or related experience with an emphasis on planned / estate giving and a strong conservation ethic.
- Familiarity with major gifts fundraising, experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns, relationships in and a working knowledge of the region’s philanthropic community, and an interest in outdoor conservation activities are also desired.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of planned giving vehicles.
- Computer literacy with a proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills.
- Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers.
- Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team and is driven to succeed.
The selected candidate should have the desire and ability to travel extensively and will be expected to reside in a mutually agreed upon location, with emphasis on the Greater Denver area. As a remote employee, you may be required to come in at any time, with reasonable notice, into a DU office (or other designated location) for meetings and other business needs.
Salary/Benefits: Salary will be based on experience and education. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
To Apply: Please complete all application materials and attach your resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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