Director of Gift Planning - Great Plains Region
About The Position
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is seeking 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 the organization’s conservation mission. The Director coordinates with Conservation and Development partners on proposals that advance priorities in the Strategic Plan, including operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and the permanent endowment. The position also works with fundraising staff and volunteers to promote DU’s Feather Society and increase philanthropic revenue, engages volunteer leaders in planned-gift fundraising, serves as staff liaison to the States Campaign Committee, and works toward goals in the Development Annual Work Plan. The selected candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively and is expected to reside in a mutually agreed-upon location, with emphasis on the Greater Denver area. The role is remote, but the employee may be required, with reasonable notice, to attend meetings or meet other business needs at a DU office or another designated location. Salary is based on experience and education. Applicants should complete the application and submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Resume review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Completed bachelor’s degree.
- At least four years of fundraising or related experience, emphasizing planned or estate giving.
- Strong conservation ethic.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of planned-giving vehicles.
- Computer literacy, including 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.
- Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team, with a drive to succeed.
- Desire and ability to travel extensively.
- Residence in a mutually agreed-upon location, with emphasis on the Greater Denver area.
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 supporting the organization’s Strategic Plan priorities, including operations, conservation in key landscapes, educational programs, and the permanent endowment.
- Partner with event fundraising staff and volunteers to increase awareness of the Feather Society planned-giving program and philanthropic revenue in the region.
- Engage volunteer leadership and guide DU volunteers in planned-gift fundraising.
- Serve as staff liaison to the States Campaign Committee.
- Achieve goals established in the Development Annual Work Plan.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Ten paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
