Role OverviewThe Director, Planned Giving & Program Development, is a key member of the development team, responsible for generating philanthropic support for UWM's strategic priorities and direct-service programs while developing and leading a comprehensive planned giving program.
What You Will Do
Develops and leads a comprehensive planned giving strategy, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospects for planned and deferred gifts, and develops strategies to expand UWM's planned giving donor pipeline.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, major gifts, corporate philanthropy, and planned giving, with the ability to develop meaningful relationships with donors and partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in not-for-profit fundraising
- Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing philanthropic support through major gifts, corporate giving, planned giving, or other relationship-based fundraising
- Experience working with high-level donors, corporate executives, community leaders, or other key stakeholders required
- Experience with planned giving, estate gifts, or complex charitable giving strategies strongly preferred
Benefits
- Shared health, dental and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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