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SalaryAt the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
- This is a remote role for candidates who can actively participate in weekly meetings and networking events in Charlotte
- Ideal candidate in this role will have experience working with Estate Planning Attorneys, CPA's & Wealth Planners or high-impact donors
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet personally (face-to-face, phone & virtual meetings) with prospects, donors, and professional advisors to share information and materials about the American Cancer Society, Inc.'s (Society's) planned giving program as well as our life-saving program of work.
- Grow and manage a portfolio of qualified, active prospects through various stages of moves management (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship).
- Attain annual targets for: personal visits with prospects, donors, and/or financial advisors; planned gift proposals delivered; and new planned gift commitments closed in support of the Society's mission.
- Utilize Salesforce to track, qualify and report prospect, donor and advisor contacts and progression through stages of moves management.
- Actively collaborate with major gift (and other) colleagues to leverage opportunities to expand blended gift proposals and cultivate additional planned giving prospects.
- Remain current on various Estate and Gifting techniques/vehicles, applicable tax law, and charitable giving trends.
- Remain knowledgeable about the Society's life-saving work in the areas of cancer research, patient support, prevention information/education, and detection and treatment.
- Model behavior that encourages collaboration with Society colleagues throughout the organization and is also consistent with the cultural beliefs and values of the Society.
FORMAL KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, or equivalent experience in nonprofit networking/relationship building.
- Planned Giving or Major gift experience preferred.
OTHER SKILLS
- Experience with planned giving software is preferred.
- Candidate must exhibit strong judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Impeccable organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as computer proficiency.
SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Travel will be required.
The starting rate is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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