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07/01/2019

DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING

Ohio Living Foundation

DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING 

The Director of Gift Planning researches, identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards individuals capable of making major and planned gifts, in support of the Ohio Living Foundation's fundraising goals and special initiatives at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village. 

Essential Activities and Tasks 

Donor Development

  • The Director of Gift Planning cultivates and develops a portfolio of 75 prospective major and planned giving donors, including private foundation representatives.
  • Develops short and long-range plans to help ensure fundraising expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Uses a "moves management" model to strategically cultivate relationships with prospective donors in anticipation of soliciting major and planned gifts.
  • Applies best practice gift planning techniques to ascertain the best combination of current and deferred giving to match the donor's aspirations with those of Ohio Living.
  • Actively engages non-development staff in prospect identification, developing relationship management strategies, the solicitation process, and donor stewardship.
  • Develops and executes strategies to enhance the planned giving program, including stewardship of current members of the Living Legacy Society.

Administration and Reporting

  • Works with Foundation staff to analyze the donor database and develop appropriate processes to leverage data for major and planned giving fundraising.
  • Assists in the management of current and prospective major donor records to ensure their confidentiality, completeness, accuracy, timely acknowledgment, and daily maintenance for cultivation and recognition activities.
  • Provides regular briefings to senior leadership on major and planned gift strategies, related timelines and action plans.

Qualifications 

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, fundraising, or a related field required.
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) preferred.

Experience

  • Five years experience in planned giving and major gifts fund development required.
  • Documented track record of superior fundraising results required.
  • Knowledge of philanthropic fundraising methods and ethics required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage several projects and constituencies simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
  • Proficiency with Raiser's Edge or other fundraising system software required.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to www.ohioliving.org/careers. 

Ohio Living is among the country's leading comprehensive resources on aging well. Our Ohio-based services range from a variety of housing options in one of our life plan communities through the full continuum of care to post-acute home health and hospice support for adults, wherever they live. Ohio Living Foundation raises several million dollars annually to support charity care, special programs, capital expansion and endowment. Most importantly, we're a company that:

  • chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
  • makes its mission the heart of our organization
  • has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
  • provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
  • commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done

We're looking for people who:

  • have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
  • are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
  • understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job

Why work at Ohio Living?

Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:

  • competitive wages
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403b retirement savings
  • paid time off including your birthday
  • training, continuing education, and education assistance
  • the latest technology
  • unlimited career opportunities
  • and much more!

Who is Ohio Living? 

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 13 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice. 

Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel. 

Our Values: Care * Integrity * Customer Service Innovation * Financial Stewardship * Leadership

 

 

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