WWF Senior Development Officer Jobs USA2024
WWF Senior Development Officer Jobs USA 2024: World Wide Fund for Nature (UN) have published new Job vacancy in Washington DC, USA. Full job description and further details are given below. Candidates can apply to the following position before the deadline. Application deadline October 18, 2024 and before applying to the job we suggest applicants must read this full article and also official job notification. For more jobs visit our portal www.UNJobsCareer.Org
Quick Info
- Job Title: Senior Development Officer, Gift Planning
- Duty Station: Washington DC
- Country: United States
- Reporting Structure: Reports to the Senior Director, Gift Planning
- Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $92,800 to $116,000
- Deadline: Oct 18, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Responds to gift planning prospects generated by a successful integrated print and multi-media marketing program and through outreach to highly rated suspects. Follows-up in a timely manner to discuss potential planned gifts, identify additional gifts and/or increased interest and commitment to WWF.
Develops and maintains a portfolio of current and prospective donors for cultivation and follow up, looking to increase their interest and commitment to WWF, and educating them on giving opportunities. fostering strong, long-term relationships through consistent stewardship, including donor visits.
Works collaboratively with regional philanthropy and annual giving teams to provide gift planning expertise to increase inquiries about complex and blended gifts and bequest commitments.
Prepares a variety of life income gift proposals for donors and/or their advisors as needed and ably discusses gift specifics with the donor and/or advisors.
Keeps abreast of both WWF program developments and the laws regarding charitable giving to share with donors and regional team members, as appropriate.
Supports the planning and development of donor events within the region and leads the planning for at least one gift planning focused donor event per year.
Provides the Senior Director and team with information and insights gleaned from extensive donor contacts in order to help refine marketing materials and team procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Communicates effectively with people, both internally with WWF regional development colleagues/gift planning teammates and externally with donors and advisors as they consider including gift planning options.
Able to adapt communication style to the appropriate audience and understand the value of different communication and behavior styles.
Showing empathy in working with donors, particularly older donors. Understanding their feelings and perspectives as they consider creating their estate plans and making a gift to WWF.
Ability to organize and prioritize work proactively and adapt as priorities change or timely donor-specific questions arise.
Close attention to detail, especially when creating and sharing gift proposals and other gift specific documentation and when documenting interactions with donors.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Follow through with both internal assignments/tasks and with donor requests and stewardship touches, which can include phone, email, or in person outreach. Work toward states performance goals both individual and team benchmarks.
Works to effectively manage work responsibilities and uses time effectively, prioritizing donor contact and outreach.
Helps establish and re-evaluates work plan and short-term goals proactively, communicating to management and teammates as to progress to goals.
Timely track tasks and donor outreach in CRM to show progression toward goals.
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ professional experience; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3-years’ of demonstrated experience in fundraising/development and gift planning is required.
Relevant professional credential or planned giving certification preferred (CPA, JD, CFP, CAP, CGPA, CFRE, etc.)
Experience with planned gift vehicles and assets, and comfort with financial concepts.
Able to communicate confidently, accurately, and clearly the financial and charitable components of planned gifts with prospects and their advisors.
Able to prioritize and operate with independence, to meet deadlines and commitments.
Demonstrates empathy, patience and compassion.
Ability and willingness to travel for WWF events and donor visits (approximately once a month)
Excellent listening, writing and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and follow-through on prospect management.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word; familiar with Excel.
Experience with planned gift calculation software (PG Calc, Crescendo, for example) required.
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: