Identifies, cultivates, and solicits planned gifts for The Carter Center.
Develops strategies, manages donor relations, drafts correspondence, and oversees events and budgets.
Involves significant donor interaction, staff supervision, and occasional travel, including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).
Develops and implements strategies for marketing new and existing programs.
Manages fundraising for a portfolio of domestic and international projects.
Writes and ensures submission of timely and compelling proposals and complex narrative and financial reports.
Interacts with donors and supervises a team responsible for fundraising and grants management.
Designs strategies and sets implementation goals and objectives for his/her team.
Assists in the annual plan and budgeting process 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.
Must have a solid understanding of program budget development and financial reporting, as well as 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 working with various technologies including 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, the ability to work with ambiguity, navigate a complex work environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The 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
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Lead Senior Associate Director – Development, Estate & Gift Planning
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