Regional Planned Giving Director (6034)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army has an outstanding opportunity for a Regional Planned Giving Director who lives in the Western Texas region to expand their skills and grow with one of the oldest and most successful development programs in the United States. The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.

Requirements

Three years’ experience achieving results in the fundraising field; planned giving, major gifts, development, capital campaigns or related (financial advisor, outside territorial sales, etc.).
Demonstrated ability and experience building strong relationships with individual clients.
Demonstrated self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision from a personal home office.
Experience actively developing, cultivating, stewarding, and managing a portfolio of donors (or prospects).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentations.
Valid State Driver’s License
Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice. Candidates should recognize that The Salvation Army is a Church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Cultivating, soliciting, securing, documenting, and stewarding planned gifts, such as wills, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities beneficiary designations and other gift strategies to fund the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with donors and their professional advisors.
Responds to inquiries and communicates with donors, prospects, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
Conducts personal visits after identifying prospects, consults with individuals about specific planned giving vehicles and assists in their charitable estate planning to help them decide the most appropriate planned gift for their personal circumstances.
Educates Advisory Boards and presents planned giving success stories and strategies.
Attends and participates in conferences and training sessions, maintains up-to-date knowledge and awareness of planned giving practices and legislation in relation to planned giving and taxation.
Travels often within the following region of Western Texas including Amarillo, Lubbock, Big Spring, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, San Angelo, and El Paso.