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Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Gift Planning Officer to support our Georgia Region.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Gift Planning Unit at the American Red Cross seeks to secure planned gifts supporting any component of the organizations mission and to establish the Red Cross as the charity of choice for such gifts. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Gift Planning Officer develops, designs, and implements the gift planning program within the Georgia Region of the American Red Cross focusing on new gift commitments for the organization. This role includes identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gift-planning prospects and donors in the Region. The Gift Planning Officer will be responsible for developing strategies to increase funding capacity and maximize donor relationships.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

Develops and manages the gift planning strategy for a portfolio of prospects throughout the Region to support Red Cross programs and services.

Develop, lead, and implement strategies to substantially grow membership of the Legacy Society.

Maintains and enhances a stewardship program for all planned giving donors. Raises and enhances the profile of the Legacy Society.

Deliver training as appropriate on gift planning to advance knowledge and foster opportunities in gift conversations and strategy development.

Remain current in gift planning trends and fundraising techniques by attending meetings and conferences and participating in training programs.

Provides technical assistance to the Regions development team to increase its fundraising capacity to solicit planned and current gifts.

Cooperates with various local financial planning and estate planning associations to plan meetings that maximize the Red Cross position as the charity of choice for bequests, trusts, retirement funds, life insurance policies, and life income arrangements.

Supports the reporting by the Regions of all estate documents to the Office of General Counsel.

Communicates with the Director of Gift Planning on a regular basis about donor and gift activity. Utilizes development prospect management system to facilitate regular reporting of donor and gift activity and to manage achievements of fundraising and personal goals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

A Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience is required and an advanced degree is preferred.

A minimum of five years in major gift or gift planning fundraising with successful cultivating and soliciting experience is preferred. Experience promoting and managing such programs is highly desirable. Experienced candidates from the financial, estate, and/or philanthropic planning, law, and trust administration fields are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of the technical aspects of planned giving vehicles as well as an extensive knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques in a large organization is desired.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Strong organizational skills and good attention to detail are essential. Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in difficult or sensitive situations is essential.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary. Training in PG Calc or Crescendo planned giving software is desirable.

Familiarity with the state of Georgia is beneficial. Familiarity with Red Cross corporate culture is preferred.

Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable business needs and a moderate amount (10-25%) of business travel are required. Must have your own transportation.

A valid drivers license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

Required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently lift and/or move 15 to 30 pounds.

May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.

The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).

Ability to work in a small cubicle and the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Overall mobility is essential.

It may also include driving a vehicle and working under challenging conditions.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

Significant gift-planning experience in the state of Georgia is a plus.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you balance your home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learning.

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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