[Hiring] Planned Giving Advisor @American Bible Society

Role Description

The Planned Giving Advisor is a member of the Development team, responsible for inviting and cultivating high-value donor relationships that generate near-term and long-term revenue in support of American Bible Society and its mission. With a primary focus on planned and legacy giving, the Advisor designs and executes customized engagement strategies that inspire donors toward lifetime and estate-based generosity.

• Manage a caseload of donors and qualified prospects within an assigned region.
• Serve as a trusted representative of ABS, delivering on annual and planned revenue goals.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years in relationship fundraising, planned giving, charitable gift planning, or estate planning.
• Working knowledge of planned-giving vehicles, non-cash gifts, and tax, financial, and estate-planning concepts.
• Experience using a donor CRM (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization (e.g., CFRE, CAP®, or similar) is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct.
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Core hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.
• Several trips to HQ per year.
• Ability to travel for events, donor meetings, conferences, etc.

Performance Standards

• Document relevant donor communication and interactions in the CRM (Salesforce) within one week of contact.
• Meet or exceed a set of core lead indicators, including:
  • 10–12 face-to-face donor visits (or significant conversations) per month.
  • 20 letters, cards, or proposals prepared and sent per month.
  • 40+ donor phone calls initiated or returned per month.
• Attend at least one training conference or twelve training webinars annually.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, or reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.