Associate Divisional Director of Gift Planning

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  07.16.2025

Yearly Salary:  $80,000.00

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions:  1

Location:  This position is in the State of Idaho

Position Title:  Associate Director of Gift Planning (ADGP)

 

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Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume and cover letter.

To apply online go to:  Associate Divisional Director of Gift Planning , or https://tinyurl.com/m7etds5c

Questions, contact David Swanson at David.Swanson@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3200.  Mr. Swanson is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Gift Planning (ADGP) position is a Territorial recognized Gift Planning position and part of the Gift Planning program along with the Director of Gift Planning (DGP) and Senior Director of Gift Planning/Mentor (SDGP/M) positions.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide Division-wide support for Directors of Gift Planning (DGP) to achieve their annual Gift Activity goals. They will support the Gift Planning team by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, securing, and stewarding individual donors, and targeting deferred gifts. ADGPs will actively participate in the implementation of each DGPs Forecast and Marketing Plans (“FMP”).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.A strong desire to serve donors and team members.
2.A strong desire to learn, grow, and work on a team to achieve set goals.
3.A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, finance, or related field. A preference is given for candidates with an advanced degree or certification such as, Certified Financial Planner(“CFP”), MBA, JD, CPA, CSPG or CAP.
4.Comfortable with technical conversations involving financial or legal concepts.
5.Ability to develop creative options to present to an audience – provide choices.
6.Possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
7.Someone that is self-motivated, articulate, people & goal oriented, and can work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining poise under pressure, and work as a team member or independently as needed.
8.Presents oneself in a professional manner.
9.Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation.
10.Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and has ability to learn CRM and application software readily.
11.Ability to travel for training, conferences, and donor face-to-face visits.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
At the direction of the lead DGP, the ADGP is responsible for supporting all DGPs within their Division. While the ADGP does not have gift production goals, they support the DGPs in identifying, cultivating, finalizing, and stewarding gift plan commitments. This will be achieved through management, marketing, metrics, and training activities.

Management:
1. An ADGP assists with all gift planning activities within their assigned coverage area.
2. Assist in building relationships with all appropriate Corps Officers and staff in their area.
3. Working with donors to establish life-income plans such as Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Bequest commitments.
4. Maintain annual stewardship for all living bequest donors within your area.
5. Maintain accurate donor records for their communication, and those of their DGPs as re