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Gift Planning Officer

LocationMinnesota and Dakotas Region, USA
SetupRemote
LevelMid
Posted6d ago
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The American Red Cross is hiring a remote mid-level Gift Planning Officer (Minnesota and Dakotas Region) paying $110,000 - 130,000 to support donors and develop gift planning strategies.

Role
Gift Planning Officer
Organization
American Red Cross
Location
Minnesota and Dakotas Region, USA
Work setup
Remote
Level
Mid
Compensation
$110,000 - 130,000
Category
Development & Fundraising

The role

The American Red Cross is seeking a Gift Planning Officer to support donors throughout the Minnesota and Dakotas Region. This position offers a work-from-home flexibility while requiring regular engagement with donors and regional partners.

What you'll do

  • Develop and manage the gift planning strategy for a portfolio of prospects
  • Develop, lead, and implement strategies to grow membership of the Legacy Society
  • Maintain and enhance a stewardship program for all planned giving donors
  • Provide technical assistance to the Region’s development team
  • Support the reporting by the Region of all estate documents
  • Communicate with the Director of Gift Planning on a regular basis

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree or certification preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of major gift or gift planning experience
  • Experience with gifts of assets and life income gifts
  • Knowledge of applicable principles, concepts, practices, and standards of planned giving vehicles and fundraising
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Basic proficiency in computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications

What you'll bring

Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and fundraisingExcellent interpersonalverbaland written communicationBasic proficiency in computer applicationsStrong organization skills

How we treat you

Medical, Dental Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO starting at 15 days a year, 11 paid holidays, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term, Service Awards and recognition

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job location?

The job is located in the Minnesota and Dakotas Region, USA, with remote work flexibility.

What is the compensation range?

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - 130,000.

What are the key qualifications required?

A Bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree or certification in one or more of the following areas is preferred: CFRE, CFP, CAP, JD, LLM. Minimum 5 years of major gift or gift planning experience is required.

How do I apply?

Apply now! The job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

What are the benefits?

Benefits include Medical, Dental Vision plans, Health Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO starting at 15 days a year, 11 paid holidays, 401K with 6% match, Paid Family Leave, Employee Assistance, Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term, Service Awards and recognition.

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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