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Senior Director of Development, Legacy & Gift Planning

Seattle Children's

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,884–$271,326 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Annuities, Budget Management, DNA, Direct Marketing, Donor Development, Estate Planning, Finance, Financial Planning, Fundraising, Hospital, Income Tax, Investment Management, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Meet Sales Quota, News Reporting, Operational Strategy, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Urban Planning, Volunteer Experience
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
Responsible for directing and managing all fundraising activities related to the acquisition of planned gifts including trusts and bequests, gifts of assets or life insurance proceeds or gift annuity plans. Work with Foundation and leadership to develop and implement a strategic plan designed to identify, cultivate and maintain relationships with key planned giving donors and prospects and professional advisors. Direct marketing and operational activities designed to support planning, execution and fulfillment of program goals. Be a key resource for all portfolio holders around legacy and trust services. + **Legacy Program Leadership** : Drive the strategic direction and operational oversight of the comprehensive legacy program, managing complex estate administration, budget tracking, and high-level stakeholder engagement to ensure industry-leading excellence in planned giving. + **Portfolio Management** : Drive the cultivation and solicitation of high-level planned and major gift prospects by partnering with organizational leadership and professional advisors to secure complex commitments while ensuring exceptional donor stewardship. + **Lead Advisor Outreach Program** : Drive the strategic growth of the Children's Legacy Advisors network by cultivating relationships with professional advisors through continuing education and consultations, ultimately securing high-value gift referrals and notifications for the mission. + **Community and Industry Leadership** : Champion the Legacy Advancement Program to drive advisor engagement while serving as a visible ambassador through active membership and volunteerism in key regional Estate Planning Councils and Planned Giving networks. The Senior Director will additionally have expertise, knowledge, and experience in the following areas: + Thorough knowledge in all areas of fundraising with particular emphasis on planned giving. + Knowledge of estate planning techniques, income and estate tax issues, annuities, wills and trust arrangements. + Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with the Foundation leadership, Physicians, Volunteers and Donors. + Ability to successfully close "6-8 figure" planned and current gifts. **Required Education and Experience** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional designation. + Minimum of seven years successful experience in planned giving or a related field such as major gift fundraising, law, accounting/finance, trust administration, life insurance or financial planning. + Minimum three years experience managing a team to successfully meet fundraising or revenue goals. **Preferred** + Prior planned giving experience in a hospital or university setting. + Professional certification in the field of planned giving, financial or estate planning: CSPG, CAP, CFP, CPA, LLM or JD **Compensation Range** $180,884.00 - $271,326.00 per year **Salary Information** This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. **Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants** This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors **.** **Benefits Information** Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits . **About Us** **Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE** Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. **Our Commitment** Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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