At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
A Planned Giving Director is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing a comprehensive program of work to secure deferred gifts such as bequests, trusts, and annuities. This strategic role involves extensive donor relationship management, collaboration with legal/financial advisors, and ensuring long-term financial support for the American Cancer Society’s mission.
The Director, Planned Giving is a part of a team who raises 24% of the organization’s revenue and is the number one revenue source. The director builds, cultivates, and stewards relationships with planned giving prospects and donors as well as estate and financial planning professionals to secure and retain planned gifts that support the life-saving work of the organization.
**This role is remote, but only candidates based in Nashville Metro area will be considered**
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:
Meet personally (in-person {60%+}, via phone, and at times virtually) with prospects, donors, and professional advisors to share information and materials about the American Cancer Society, Inc.'s (Society's) planned giving program as well asthelife-saving program of work.
Grow and manage a portfolio of qualified, active prospects through various stages ofthemovesmanagementprocess(identification, cultivation, solicitation,execution,and stewardship).
Attain annual targets for:personal visits with prospects, donors, and/or financial advisors; planned gift proposals delivered; and new planned gift commitments closedin support of the Society's mission(First three bulletsmentionedabove60%).
Remain knowledgeable aboutthe Society'slife-saving work in the areas of cancer research, patient support,preventioninformation/education, and detection and treatment(2.5%).
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
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The starting rate is $100,000 to $110,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
