Director, Gift & Estate Planning (On Site)

The Director of Gift & Estate Planning leads the strategic development and implementation of planned giving initiatives to support long-term philanthropic growth. This role is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors interested in estate and legacy gifts, including bequests, trusts, charitable gift annuities, QCDs and other complex giving vehicles.Partnering closely with development leadership, finance, and legal teams, the Director designs and executes comprehensive gift planning strategies that align with the organization’s mission and fundraising goals. The role requires building strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, professional advisors (attorneys, financial planners, and accountants), and internal stakeholders to maximize donor engagement and impact.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in planned giving strategies, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices. This position plays a critical role in securing sustainable funding and advancing the organization’s long-term vision.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Directs Planned Giving Team and manages a portfolio of prospects and donors.Manages a team of planned giving fundraisers. Coaches team members and holds them accountable to prioritize moves management, foster efficiency and meet their goals.Qualifies, cultivates, and solicits planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, QCDs and gift annuities.Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts.Builds relationships and networks with financial advisors, estate planning professionals, and the legal community to promote planned giving at Boys Town.Acts as a strategic philanthropic advisor to donors to ensure philanthropic goals are met and their funding interests are aligned with Boys Town programs and services.Maintains files and records on planned giving prospects/donors in donor database.Collaborates internally to ensure donor charitable objectives are met.Assists in creation of materials and promotional strategies to communicate services and products.Determines cultivation time committed versus expected gift response, includes others who need to be involved in the relationship with the prospective donor, and decides the most effective and productive use of travel time.Manages and meets budgetary objectives in each fiscal year and is part of the budget process identifying funding for strategic goals and objectives.Manages a portfolio of donors that are located in a variety of states, thus will take 4-6 out-of-state trips annually.Participates in the long-range planning for the department.Provides expertise and support to Affiliate Sites regarding planned gifts.Hires, manages, and evaluates staff.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Advanced knowledge of all aspects of planned giving.An understanding of tax laws as they relate to charitable giving.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to accuracy and detail.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to utilize sophisticated donor database.Ability to maintain the highest standard of integrity, truth, confidentiality, and accuracy in work.Excellent organizational, planning, and analytical skills.Team player, with capacity to be resourceful and respond to a changing environment.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.Minimum five years of major and/or planned gift experience required.Available to travel on donor calls required.Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) required.Ability to provide own transportation to complete travel requirements of job; meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local law requirements.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree preferred.Experience within a complex, not-for-profit environment preferred.Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.About Boys Town:Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Father-Flanagan