Groundswell Conservancy is seeking a new Director of Major & Planned Gifts. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organized, outgoing, innately curious individual who embodies empathy and enjoys developing and maintaining close relationships with supporters. Please share this announcement with anyone you think might be interested in this job.
The Director of Major & Planned Gifts, working closely with the Executive Director, Development Coordinator, and a Development Committee, will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing Groundswell’s development plan to support its programs and operations.
They will create and build relationships with individuals, businesses, foundations, and partners to secure funding to meet our $1.2M operating budget.
They will directly solicit and secure major gifts with a portfolio of prospective and leadership donors. They will promote and solicit planned gifts and steward relationships with existing Legacy Circle members. They will involve and engage staff and board members in donor cultivation and stewardship, continuing a culture of philanthropy within Groundswell.
This is a full-time, salaried position with paid benefits including health and dental insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement.
The hiring team will begin reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis as soon as December 2, 2024, with the goal of having the successful candidate in position before the end of the calendar year.
The complete position description with salary range and benefits is available at groundswellconservancy.org/careers.
To Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to admin@groundswellconservancy.org. Please include Director of Major & Planned Gifts Application in the subject line.