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Program Director - Major & Planned Giving

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN
7 days ago
$76,315 - $114,483

Job Description

As the Program Director of Major & Planned Giving, you will manage a portfolio of donors, drive engagement strategies for planned and estate gifts, and collaborate with foundation leadership to implement and optimize giving programs. This role is pivotal in expanding the foundation's reach and ensuring alignment with the health system's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize a major gift portfolio of planned giving prospects of 50 to 60
  • Develop relationship strategies for effective donor engagement and stewardship
  • Work closely with foundation leadership to implement best practices for planned giving
  • Leverage relationships to identify, connect with, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors
  • Monitor, track, and report on donor relationship progress
  • Expand legacy and planned giving
  • Present, plan, and update results of fundraising plan to leadership
  • Strategically manage foundation budget items related to planned giving
  • Collaborate with research and service team to develop necessary data lists and marketing materials
  • Oversee planned giving initiatives to support and expand constituent participation

Required Qualifications

  • 4 years of relationship management, development, marketing, sales, or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CRM (e.g., Raisers Edge or Sales Force)
  • CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive)
  • Law degree preferred

Benefits & Perks

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceRetirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributionsProfessional Development: Career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursementWork-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, personal leaveEmployee Wellness Programs: Initiatives for physical, mental, and emotional health