The Senior Associate Director identifies, cultivates, and solicits planned gifts for The Carter Center.
Develops strategies, manages donor relations, drafts correspondence, and oversees events and budgets.
Requires significant donor interaction, staff supervision, and occasional travel.
Reports to the Director of Individual Giving and collaborates with the Development Department.
Designs and leads fundraising trips with program directors and staff.
Supervises a team of development staff responsible for fundraising and grants management.
Assists the Director in annual plan and budgeting processes for the Development Department.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree
Eight years of experience in fundraising, development, higher education, or related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Master’s degree and a minimum of ten years in fundraising for a non-profit organization preferred.
Five years planned giving experience preferred.
Demonstrated donor-centric focus.
Solid understanding of program budget development and financial reporting.
Experience collaborating with program and finance staff.
Experience closing gifts at all levels including Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Leadership Gifts, and Planned Gifts.
Awareness of trends in philanthropy, planned giving, and up to date on global affairs.
Strong travel and event planning experience.
Experience with advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills.
Excellent project management skills – ability to lead on multi-functional projects, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes.
Knowledge of current estate and tax law and estate planning.
Benefits
The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world.
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
The role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.
Job title
Lead Senior Associate Director – Development, Estate & Gift Planning
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