Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job .
If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:
· A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
· Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
· Competitive pay and performance incentives
· A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Planned Giving Specialist is a member of WWP's fundraising team. The Planned Giving Specialist will steward a portfolio of planned giving donors and new prospects. This position will identify, cultivate, and solicit individuals who are interested in making a planned gift through ongoing personal contact, with strong emphasis on in-person meetings and cultivation events. The gift officer will share in the goal of confirming planned gifts, increasing the number of inquiries for information on planned giving, stewardship of Honor & Empower Society donors/prospects, providing support to the major gifts team with planned giving solicitations and information.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive the growth and retention of their portfolio of planned giving and prospective donors.
Effectively articulate, verbally and in writing, WWP's history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
Ensure portfolio is properly balanced for effective moves management. Track communications within DMI/Salesforce CRM to ensure prioritizing individual passions through relationship based fundraising strategies.
Represent WWP and speak to community audiences, organizations, and donors. Travel to meet with existing and prospective donors in support of program objectives.
Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with WWP teammates across the organization, e.g., Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development teams, working cross channels to garner new donors.
Provide monthly and quarterly revenue projections and forecasting for their portfolio.
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies.
Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure.
Develop highly personalized donor communications including proposals, stewardship reports, and general program updates.
Utilize wealth screening information, other research, and networks of existing donors to identify prospective planned giving and major donors.
A ttend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong business acumen with the ability to monitor, compile, and analyze data to guide decision making.
Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and build successful and effective relationships.
Ability to work with older donors, attorneys, financial planners, and accountants.
Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to teammates and leadership
Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate, monitor workload and analyze work processes and metrics.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize, delegate, and ensure that deadlines are met.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
Demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services, and the impact of these programs and services on wounded warriors and their families.
Demonstrated understanding of military service organizations (MSOs) and veteran service organizations (VSOs).
High energy level. Self- starter; willing to take initiative.
Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
Five years of experience in fundraising or sales.
Three years of demonstrated achievement identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned giving and/or major donors.
Two years of experience with customer relationship management software, e.g., Salesforce or similar database.
Preferences
Three years of experience working in non-profit organization.
Three years of planned giving solicitation experience.
EDUCATION
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu.
Preferences
Prior experience with estate or financial planning.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Requirements
None.
Preferences
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General office environment; temperature controlled.
May require participation in events under varying weather conditions.
Up to 50% travel.
May require lifting/carrying items up to 10 pounds.
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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note:Wounded Warrior Project is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms without a written search agreement in place. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wounded Warrior Project via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wounded Warrior Project in any form without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Wounded Warrior Project, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the referral or through other means."
