Director of Legacy Giving

Methodist Home For Children•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Help Shape the Future for Children and Families Every child deserves a safe, nurturing home and the opportunity to thrive. At Methodist Home for Children (MHC), we work every day to strengthen families, support children in crisis, and create brighter futures across North Carolina. We are seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Legacy Giving to lead and expand our planned giving program. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic fundraiser who is passionate about philanthropy and eager to help donors create a lasting impact through legacy and planned gifts. As Director of Legacy Giving, you will play a critical role in advancing MHC's mission by cultivating meaningful donor relationships, growing planned giving revenue, and helping achieve an ambitious goal of increasing planned gifts by $1 million annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated success in fundraising, major gifts, business development, sales, or a related field.
Proven ability to build relationships and secure significant investments or major gifts.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or ACRFE credential.
Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and donor stewardship best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive planned giving strategy.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of approximately 100 planned gift prospects.
Expand donor engagement opportunities that support MHC's mission and long-term sustainability.
Conduct donor meetings, calls, emails, and visits to build strong relationships.
Collaborate with agency leadership, board members, and Advancement staff to move prospects through the donor pipeline.
Develop customized cultivation and solicitation strategies for major and planned gift opportunities.
Coordinate planned giving marketing efforts, including mailings, educational seminars, and Cassie Bright Society recognition activities.
Prepare gift proposals, stewardship materials, donor acknowledgements, and other communications.
Assist with donor recognition and publicity related to significant gifts and accomplishments.
Maintain current knowledge of planned giving vehicles, tax considerations, and charitable giving strategies.
Develop relationships with attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals involved in complex gift planning.
Evaluate opportunities involving real estate, closely held stock, multi-year pledges, and other planned gift arrangements.
Track donor interactions and maintain detailed contact reports and donor management records.
Participate in special events and fundraising activities.
Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison to planned giving prospects and donors.