Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Raiser's Edge
- Wills, trusts, & estate law
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Description
Position Summary: Responsible for implementing marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness of SARRC’s gift planning program. This Gift Planning Manager will also serve as the staff lead for SARRC’s Professional Advisory Council and Grandparents Support Group. The position holder will leverage and optimize volunteers to plan and execute educational events for donors, program participants, professional advisors, volunteers, and community members.
Your Role at SARRC
Continually research, identify, solicit, and develop productive relationships with qualified prospects to secure gifts and grow SARRC’s Legacy Circle
Steward donors through various methods including in-person meetings, telephone, e-mail, and special events
Coordinate and implement direct outreach campaigns to reach potential prospects for SARRC Legacy Circle
Partner with members of Professional Advisory Council to broaden circle of influence and expand awareness of SARRC’s gift planning program
Works effectively with the Professional Advisory Council and development staff to coordinate and implement educational events on various topics related to estate, charitable gift, and special needs planning
Serve as staff lead for SARRC’s Grandparents Support Group and plan monthly educational events October through March
Develop a marketing plan and coordinate production of gift planning marketing materials and awareness efforts with Marketing Director
Maintain and update all relevant giving history, communications, and pertinent information for all gift planning qualified prospects in Raiser’s Edge
Expand knowledge and stay current on all areas of gift planning and gift tax laws, serving as a resource for donors, board, and staff
Collaborate with development team for SARRC special events and other tasks as assigned
Who You Are
Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of (5) years of experience within a not-for-profit enterprise in a development role, with a knowledge of fundraising and marketing preferred
Knowledge of charitable gift and estate planning, including wills, trusts, and gift tax laws
Recent history of highly successful prospect qualification, relationship building, and overall fundraising results
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and constituent database software (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation strongly preferred
Salary
$60,000 - $82,000 DOE
Robust Benefits Package
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
Professional development annual benefit of $1000
401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
Our Story
Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
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