Regional Planned Giving Associate Director
Company: The Salvation Army
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
Regional Planned Giving Associate Director Thursday, November
16, 2023 The Salvation Army has an outstanding opportunity for a
Regional Planned Giving Associate Director who lives in the eastern
region of Texas 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. Employee Benefits The Salvation Army recognizes peace of
mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of
this, we offer a competitive salary, automobile, home office set up
(computer and cell phone), health, dental and life insurance
coverage, retirement plan, professional development, training,
reimbursed travel expenses and paid time off! About this
opportunity: This position is responsible for cultivating and
securing documentation of planned gifts, such as wills, trusts and
annuities to fund the Mission of The Salvation Army. Key
responsibilities:
- 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 interviews to identify prospects, consults
with individuals about specific planned giving vehicles and assists
them in their estate planning to determine the most appropriate
planned gift for their personal circumstances.
- Educates Advisory Boards and presents planned giving
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. You are an ideal match for the role if you have :
- Three years' experience achieving results in the fundraising
field for a charitable organization or similar work experience;
planned giving, major gifts, development, capital campaigns or
related field (financial advisor, outside territorial sales,
etc.)
- Bachelor's degree (preferred, but not required) OR any
equivalent combination of training and experience which provides
the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Demonstrated self-starter and ability to work with minimal
supervision from a personal home office
- Experience actively developing, cultivating and managing a
portfolio of donors (or prospects).
- Two to three years planned giving experience preferred by not
required.
- Candidate should reside in the College Station, Houston,
Galveston region.
- Ability to acquire a working knowledge of a large body of new,
technical information.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
public presentations.
- Ability to travel (weekly day travel, with 7-10 overnight
travel days annually)
- Ideal candidate to reside in the following areas: Houston,
Galveston, Orange, Beaumont and College Station in Texas Bona-fide
Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) This position requires an active
Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and
practice. License/Certifications Valid State Driver's License
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet
attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate
the English language. Ability to communicate clearly and
effectively both orally and in writing amongst a diverse group of
people. Ability to perform public speaking and represent The
Salvation Army in a professional manger. Ability to travel
throughout the assigned territory on a frequent basis in order to
perform the responsibilities of the position. Work is performed in
a normal office environment where there are little or no physical
discomforts. Ability to meet with donor prospects in their office
or home where there may be physical discomforts and environment may
not be handicap accessible. Work also requires extensive travel
throughout the assigned region where there may be physical
discomforts/dangers associated with driving a vehicle, changes in
the weather and on-site visitation with potential donors and
overnight hotel stays on a regular basis. Additional Comments:
Oversight for the Regional Planned Giving Associate Director
position is provided by the Texas Divisional Headquarters, located
in Dallas, Texas. All employees 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. To apply,
please complete our on-line application using the apply icon
identified on the job posting. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected
for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant
education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job
description for the position, may be considered for job openings.
Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely,
honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy
of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring
accommodation to the application and/or interview process should
contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the
applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The
Salvation Army!
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