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American Cancer Society
Planned Giving Officer
Bedford, NH
If you are looking for more than just a job or if you or someone you know has felt the indiscriminate effects of cancer, you may be interested in a rewarding employment experience where you can make a difference every day working for a cause you believe in and still satisfy personal career objectives. If so, we invite you to experience the mission of the American Cancer Society.
As a Planned Giving Officer, you will serve as an advocate for the ACS, supporting the Society’s mission and helping the organization better communicate who we are and what we do to the people who need us. You will experience the personal fulfillment gained from being a part of shared mission and from making a difference in the lives of those you know and those you will never meet.
Position Summary:
Responsible for successfully implementing Legacies and Planned Giving strategies in assigned Region areas.
Responsibilities:
Encourages donors to support the American Cancer Society's programs while providing estate planning information to prospective donors and/or their financial advisors.
Establishes lists of prospective donors (independently through referrals and working with Directors of Major Gifts, Region Vice Presidents, State Development and Cancer Control Vice Presidents and Area Directors) and will identify Legacies and Planned Giving prospects by using National criteria for mailing Reflections newsletters and life income packages, placing public service ads in selected publications.
Schedule quarterly seminars on Legacies and Planned Giving and mailing "Financial Briefs" (to appropriate professional audiences).
Schedules appointments and personally solicits all prospects making personal contact to cultivate and interest them in making a gift to the American Cancer Society, either as a direct gift, bequest or a planned gift through their will, trust or other giving agreements. (Utilizing volunteers to open doors, schedule appointments, etc as appropriate.)
Assists the potential donor and their advisors in determining the best method of making such a gift considering the donors needs, desires and the tax implications of the different gift methods.
Use Crescendo software for life income gifts as needed.
Uses CRM to track prospects.
Works with Regions to implement marketing plan and to achieve Legacies and Planned Giving Outcome Objectives, establishes telemarketing procedures for all inbound and outbound Legacies and Planned Giving calls.
Assists the Division in developing the annual budget for and administering the Planned Giving Programs.
Implements Heritage League recognition program.
Actively supports capital campaign as appropriate (i.e. endowment).
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge/Skills Required:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of successful fund raising or sales experience preferred.
Working knowledge of planned giving instruments preferred.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Computer literate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus ability to lead and motivate teams.
Negotiation skills preferred.
Budget experience desired.
Experience recruiting, training, and delegating to volunteers is desired.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Works well with limited supervision.
Can solve problems independently.
Ability to work cooperatively and in a team environment with peers and superiors.
Some travel required.
Committed to the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Relationships:
Reports to Vice President of Planned Giving.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.cancer.org or send resume and letter of application to nedivjobs@cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is committed to recruiting staff representative of the diverse populations we serve. Please visit www.cancer.org for more information.
