Director of Gift Planning - Great Plains Region

Ducks Unlimited•Denver, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. seeks a Director of Gift Planning for its Great Plains Region, covering Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The role develops planned and deferred gifts from an identified prospect portfolio to support Ducks Unlimited’s conservation mission and fundraising priorities. The Director coordinates with conservation and development partners, works with fundraising staff and volunteers to build awareness of the planned giving program, and provides guidance to volunteer leaders. The position also serves as staff liaison to the States Campaign Committee and works toward goals in the Development Annual Work Plan. The selected candidate must be able and willing to travel extensively and reside in a mutually agreed-upon location, with emphasis on the Greater Denver area. This is a remote position, although the employee may be asked, with reasonable notice, to attend meetings or address business needs at a Ducks Unlimited office or another designated location. Salary is based on experience and education. Ducks Unlimited offers group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks of paid vacation; paid sick leave; ten paid holidays; a 401(k) plan with a partial employer match; and tuition reimbursement. Applicants should submit all application materials, including a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Resume review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed.
At least four years of fundraising or related experience, with an emphasis on planned or estate giving.
Strong conservation ethic.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of planned giving vehicles.
Computer literacy and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and team-building skills.
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-starter with a strong drive to succeed.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
Ability to reside in a mutually agreed-upon location; the Greater Denver area is emphasized.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with major gifts fundraising.
Experience with comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
Relationships in and working knowledge of the region’s philanthropic community.
Interest in outdoor conservation activities.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit planned and deferred gifts from individuals in an assigned prospect portfolio.
Coordinate with Conservation and Development partners on proposals to fund habitat conservation priorities defined by the Strategic Plan, as well as operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and the permanent endowment.
Partner with event fundraising staff and volunteers to raise awareness of the Feather Society planned giving program and increase philanthropic revenue in the region.
Engage, motivate, and guide volunteer leaders in planned gift fundraising.
Serve as staff liaison to the States Campaign Committee.
Achieve goals established in the Development Annual Work Plan.