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At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience meaningful and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities in the U.S. and around the world.

Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.

We are currently in search of a Director of Advancement - Major and Planned Giving to join our Development team! The Director of Advancement – Major and Planned Giving is part of a Development team serving in a dual capacity as both a major gift officer and planned giving officer. This position manages a focused number of strategic major gift relationships while serving as a key team member in Feed the Children's planned giving efforts. The role combines relationship-based major gift fundraising with planned giving cultivation and stewardship to maximize philanthropic support for Feed the Children's mission and bold growth goals.

Note: The ideal candidate for this position will work hybrid from our corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK, however all qualified candidates will be considered nationwide.

Job Requirements:

Education

Bachelors’ degree required

Experience

5+ years’ experience in successful major gift fundraising

Proven track record in soliciting and securing six figure gifts, and ability to lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for portfolio of 75-150 donors and prospects

Prior experience with a donor management system required

Passion and creative energy for major gift and planned giving fundraising required

Strong experience in development procedures and practices, including goal setting, work planning and program evaluation required

Understanding of database reporting, word processing, and spreadsheets required

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and emerging collaboration software tools

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Essential Job Functions:

Major Gift Responsibilities:

Maintains and develops a focused portfolio of 50-75 current and prospective major donors with a special emphasis on developing high value-exchange relationships to recognize, evaluate and cultivate five and six-figure philanthropic commitments to support the mission and goals of Feed the Children.

Responsible for the following aspects of the major gift cycle:

• Identifies and initiates contact with potential major gift donors
• Develops appropriate cultivation strategies for prospective donors and the existing portfolio
• Documents prospect/donor touchpoints
• Moves potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure
• Makes solicitations
• Maintains stewardship contacts with donors; adheres to the highest ethical standards; demonstrates empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflects optimistic and positive attitude, and conveys sensitivity to needs of the donors

Acquires new leadership donors or upgrades current donors to leadership gifts as part of their portfolio.

Planned Giving Responsibilities:

Coordinates and manages planned giving fundraising activities, including working with planned giving prospects and supporting the marketing of planned giving opportunities.

Responsible for the following aspects of the planned gift cycle:

• Manages planned giving activities including prospect cultivation and supporting marketing efforts.
• Secures planned giving commitments through wills, bequests, trusts, life insurance, gift annuities, and other vehicles.
• Cultivates planned giving leads generated by marketing toward gift commitments through personal visits and relationship building.
• Collaborates with external estate-planning, financial-planning, tax and law experts regarding planned giving opportunities that may benefit major gift donors.
• Stewards planned giving commitments through regular communication and personal visits with estate gift donors

Establishes strong working relationships with other staff, working cooperatively with all team members to attain their overall financial and advancement goals.

Must travel domestically at least 25% of the time to visit donors and prospects.  

Speaks on behalf of Feed the Children at meetings of local churches, clubs, businesses, and other organizations.

Must maintain knowledge of global humanitarian work and issues facing children who live in poverty. 

Assists in conceptualizing, crafting, and writing development marketing materials and communication pieces.
 Maintain current knowledge of organizational goals, initiatives, and funding priorities to effectively align donor interests with mission-driven opportunities and philanthropic investment.

Models the type and level of behavior, professionalism and leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and laws; maintains accountability standards.

Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the BBCRM, leveraging data to support cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, gift processing, and fundraising strategy.

Establish an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.

Performs other related duties as required.

 

About Feed the Children: 

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger.  For children everywhere, we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.  

Feed the Children is a global movement focused on ending childhood hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Working alongside communities, we provide food, essentials, and opportunities to children and families who need them most so every child can survive and thrive.    

We are committed to helping families experiencing hunger and hardship so children have what they need to stay healthy, learn, and grow. By uniting people and inspiring action, we work to create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.  Compassion has no borders. We believe that every child deserves a chance to thrive.  

Our Values: 

We are driven by a shared sense of PURPOSE.  At Feed the Children, our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities where we serve. 

We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented PEOPLE.  We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged, respected, and empowered to deliver results. 

We believe in CURIOSITY and continued learning.  Success requires a culture of discovery, curiosity and continued learning to expand our knowledge, seek new perspectives and challenge the status quo. 

We know COLLABORATION is the only way to end childhood hunger.  We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us – our employees, donors, partners, volunteers – working together to accomplish our ambitious goals. 

We DREAM big.  When we work together, we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world. 

We VALUE every donor.  We respect our donors’ intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.

 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans’ status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons.  Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.