Gift Planning Officer
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a hybrid Gift Planning Officer in the Los Angeles/central California area, offering $120k-$135k to manage donor relationships and develop gift-planning strategies.
- Role
- Gift Planning Officer
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Location
- Los Angeles and central California area
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $120,000-$135,000
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking a Gift Planning Officer to support donors in Los Angeles and central California. The role involves identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gift-planning prospects to increase funding capacity. It requires a blend of strategic planning, donor relationship management, and technical expertise in planned giving.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage gift planning strategy for a portfolio of prospects.
- Implement strategies to grow membership of the Legacy Society.
- Maintain and enhance stewardship programs for planned giving donors.
- Provide training on gift planning to regional development teams.
- Collaborate with financial and estate planning associations.
- Report donor activity using development prospect management systems.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in philanthropy, law, finance, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of major gift or gift planning experience.
- Experience with assets and life income gifts (e.g., charitable trusts).
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and fundraising standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; training in PG Calc or Crescendo preferred.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts; PTO starting at 15 days; 11 paid holidays; 401K with 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Short and Long Term Disability and Insurance; Service Awards.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located and what is the work setup?
The role is based in the Los Angeles and central California area with a hybrid work-from-home flexibility.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 plus eligibility for an incentive plan.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in major gift or gift planning, with strong communication skills.
When is the deadline to apply?
The job will be posted for at least five business days, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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