Gift Planning Officer

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Marion, IA

1d•$89,794 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Gift Planning Officer joins the Presbyterian Homes Foundation team to foster a culture of generosity that advances the PHS mission in Iowa. The role builds on an existing donor base and works with leadership across six senior campuses: HallMar Village, Highland Ridge, Mill Pond, Mount Carmel Bluffs, Prairie Gate, and Walnut Ridge. The position is based in Des Moines and requires travel between communities in the Iowa region. The Gift Planning Officer develops and implements initiatives to identify, cultivate, and solicit constituents for major and planned gifts, supporting a strong base of ongoing financial support. The officer stewards and cultivates donors and prospects for the Legacy Society, the Foundation’s planned giving society, and the Lillias Joy Society, for donors who give $1,000 or more annually. The position reports to the Director of Philanthropy of the PHS Foundation and collaborates with the Foundation Leadership Team, PHS management staff, Site Leaders, and functional directors of assigned areas of accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in business administration or a closely related field.
At least five years of experience specifically focused on major gift and planned giving development.
Experience closing gifts with high-net-worth individuals.
Experience with fundraising recordkeeping and fundraising software.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to listen is essential.
Ability to write letters and schedule appointments independently, with minimal direct administrative support.
High level of personal motivation, initiative, and creativity.
Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with all customers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or JD.
Fundraising certification.
Knowledge of and experience in long-term health care.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement initiatives to identify, cultivate, and solicit constituents for major and planned gifts.
Build and maintain a strong base of ongoing financial support for the organization.
Steward and cultivate donors and prospects for the Legacy Society and Lillias Joy Society.
Travel between the senior living communities in the Iowa region.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options.
Employer contribution to an HSA for eligible health plans.
Life insurance (AD&D).
Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
Vision insurance for eligible full-time and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs for eligible full-time and part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accrued paid time off for all employees.
Same-day pay.
Employee assistance program.
College partnership educational discounts.
Access to Learn to Live resources.