The ARK of SC - Major & Planned Giving Officer Job Description

Full time, Exempt 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Associatedir@thearkofsc.org. Resumes that are submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Mission Statement:

The ARK of SC provides hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.  The program allows caregivers a much needed break from caregiving responsibilities. The care receivers are able to socialize with one another in a program of social activities tailored to their needs in a loving and caring atmosphere of complete acceptance. 

The Major & Planned Gifts Officer is responsible for securing major and planned gifts from individual donors, including unrestricted annual gifts, designated gifts for projects and programs, planned gift commitments, by managing a portfolio of high profile, high-capacity donors. This position will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donor prospects and closing annual unrestricted gifts, special gifts and planned gifts.

Desired Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least proven experience in major gifts acquisitions, individual fundraising, or the legal, financial, or related field, with direct experience in cultivation and solicitation of individuals
• Experience in creating and implementing major & planned giving strategies 
• Capability to deal with individuals from various backgrounds including clients and personnel
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain effective rapport in community networks 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in CRM Database entry & maintenance 
• Able to work comfortably and professionally with a diverse group of people including by not limited to: donors, foundations, advisors, trustees, individual prospects and volunteers. 
• Empathetic to the special values and challenges of Alzheimer’s families

Responsibilities of the Major & Planned Gifts Officer include: 

• Create, manage and grow a portfolio of major individual donors and prospects 
• Create a major and planned gifts budget to incorporate into the annual budget alongside the Executive Director and Associate Director
• Responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure unrestricted and designated gifts
• Create a plan for each donor that will serve as a foundational communication and fundraising strategy. Execute the plan to cultivate and retain individuals with a focus on one-on-one donor meetings to establish and strengthen donor relationships.
• Initiate and manage donor cultivation and stewardship throughout the year, including small donor cultivation events
• Produce and assist with draft documents, calculations, proposals, endowment agreements, and other necessary materials as needed by prospects, donors and advisors. 
• Ensure all strategies, contact reports and donor information is updated in the donor database
• Work with Special Events Coordinator and the Associate Director on the annual giving campaign 

Other Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other staff to maximize contacts made with new partners 
• Participate in membership meetings, staff meetings, and community building events 
• Performs other duties assigned by Executive Director 

Benefits of working for The ARK

• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO/Sick leave) 
• 11 Paid holidays per year (in addition to PTO listed above) 
• Paid end of year closure (8-10 days) 
• Comp time accrual 
• Flexible work day schedule*
• Personal and professional growth opportunities 

*Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process. 

Salary Range 

• $60,000-$70,000

Education is at the forefront of all services at The ARK. We do this through our core values of compassion and understanding. Each person is appreciated for their unique and individual contributions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran - The ARK is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Cover letter is required upon submission of a resume.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Associatedir@thearkofsc.org. Resumes that are submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.