Director of Gift Planning

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Director of Gift Planning for the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region (based in Ann Arbor) with the following primary responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Managing Director of Gift Planning and the Managing Director of Development to enhance and expand the gift planning program in the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region.
• Present the Ducks Unlimited story and mission to motivate supporters to include DU in their gift and estate planning.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit planned gifts from individuals to support the endowment and conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.
• Steward existing gift planning donors to foster their ongoing relationship with DU.
• Partner with grassroots and conservation staff to raise awareness of DU’s planned giving program.
• Develop a regional network of planning professionals willing to assist with the gift planning program.
• Secure appropriate documentation on planned gifts.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the gift planning marketing program.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of fundraising experience with an emphasis on gift planning or equivalent financial/estate planning experience and a strong conservation ethic. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to and experience with prospect moves management
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other fundraising professionals and volunteers
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database management programs

The successful candidate will be a self starter who has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and is driven to succeed. Familiarity or experience with major gift fundraising, a working knowledge of the region’s philanthropic community, and an interest in outdoor conservation activities are also desired. The selected candidate should have the desire and ability to travel extensively within the region and will be expected to work in the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply, please visit www.ducks.org/jobs to submit a cover letter and resume indicating your qualifications and why you are interested in the position. For further information about this position, contact Jon Rich, Managing Director of Gift Planning at jrich@ducks.org. Resume review will begin on Monday, January 23, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.