Strategic Gift Planning Manager

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada YMCA Greater Toronto Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Gift Planning Manager to join our team at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will be responsible for managing our stewardship and planned giving programs, ensuring that our efforts are coordinated and aligned with our brand.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to attract and solicit planned gifts from donors
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of prospects, cultivating and soliciting gifts in wills
  • Provide guidance and support to the fundraising team on planned giving and stewardship best practices
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely administration of estate gifts and deferred/outright gifts
  • Work with executors, estate solicitors, lawyers, and other professional advisors to facilitate the timely administration of gifts
  • Support the design and execution of annual and multi-year stewardship plans for donors and top prospects
  • Maintain accurate records of restricted endowed funds and annual gifts, acknowledging senior leadership as needed
  • Oversee a comprehensive naming and recognition program, coordinating with vendors to manage signage production and static recognition
  • Assist the Director of Fundraising Communications in delivering mass and customized donor engagement touchpoints and communication
  • Oversee planned giving and stewardship budgets, approving and monitoring expenditures within set limits
Requirements
  • University degree in a related field or equivalent experience; professional designation such as Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) an asset
  • Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience in planned giving, donor relations, and stewardship
  • Track record of successfully building and maintaining donor relationships and soliciting planned gifts
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents
  • Experience working with volunteers and donors
  • Well-developed project management and time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent database experience
  • Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including ability to identify and address barriers in fundraising practices
About the YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

Why Work for Us?

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across the Greater Toronto Area. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values equity, wellbeing, and belonging. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes opportunities for growth and development, making us an employer of choice in the non-profit sector. Estimated salary: $65,000 - $85,000 based on location and experience.

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