Role Description Grand Canyon Conservancy seeks a visionary and experienced individual to lead the growth and transformation of GCC’s Planned Giving programs. This key leader will work with a highly skilled and dynamic team of professionals focused on raising private, institutional, and corporate funds in support of GCC’s mission and key initiatives at Grand Canyon National Park. This position is ideal for a creative and experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about cultivating long-term relationships with donors and possesses a deep understanding of various giving vehicles including bequests and charitable trusts. Development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive planned giving program is central to this role, particularly as it relates to growing the number of Bright Angel Circle donors who focus their charitable contributions on long-term planned giving goals. The Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving is focused on building and maintaining relationships to steward a robust donor portfolio while also collaborating with internal colleagues who also encourage the opportunity for legacy giving among their own donor constituents.

• This is a remote, full-time exempt and benefit-eligible position reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Officer for Individual Giving.
• Requires episodic travel for donor visits and engagement opportunities in various locations throughout the U.S.
• Functions which are held at Grand Canyon National Park.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or significant professional experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience, including working with and closing major and planned gifts.
• Knowledge regarding the latest estate planning vehicles, including bequests, beneficiary designations, CRTs, life insurance, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team who engage donors, prospects, and partners in the vital work of our organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential donor, management, and organization information.
• Ability to travel and/or work flexible hours on occasion.

Requirements

• Demonstrated organizational, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Experience with projects, strategic planning, and budgets.
• Experience developing planned giving proposals for potential donors.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects, simultaneously paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising/CRM software, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional certifications (i.e., CFRE, CFRM, CPA, CAP, CSPG, CPGM) and training or coursework specific to Planned Giving.

Benefits

• Perform 60% of job duties in an office setting, 40% outside of the office.
• Ability to occasionally lift to 25 lbs.
• Work may periodically require evening or occasional weekends, as events and donor schedules dictate and to meet deadlines.