What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer - Detroit, MI position at CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN PROVINCE OF ST. JOSEPH?
Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer
The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order
Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph,
together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to
the spiritual and other basic human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.
As a member of the Development Team, the Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer will help donors
accomplish their philanthropic goals by building meaningful relationships with The Capuchin Province of St.
Joseph and its various ministries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate, exemplify and support The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order’s Mission,
- Secure major and planned gifts by cultivating existing donors and researching prospective new
- Employ prospect management, solicitation and stewardship tools, reviewed annually, while meeting
prospects, year 2- 80 ; year 3 -100 prospects
- Coordinate tours, events & experiences to engage & build relationships with donors and prospects.
- Work with Development Team to create solicitation and stewardship collateral materials.
- Oversee management of a branded planned giving program, including marketing materials and
- Recommend specific estate planning strategies to achieve goals while meeting, as appropriate, with
- Offer educational opportunities and materials regarding planned giving for fellow staff, friars and
- Within Raiser’s Edge, track and monitor planned, major and campaign donor activity.
- Ensure proper acknowledgment of donations in an accurate and timely manner for all planned and
- As the need for major or capital gift campaigns arise, work with the Development Director to create
- Work with Ministry Directors to identify ongoing funding opportunities within program and ministry
- Develop and manage budgets relative to planned and major gift efforts.
- Be available to help with and attend Provincial events.
- In coordination with the staff at St. Lawrence Seminary, manage the Charitable Gift Annuity
Program for Detroit and Milwaukee Provincial ministries – including monthly reports, periodic
meetings, creating correspondence, coordinating and maintaining accurate records.
- Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years of experience with proven record of successfully securing planned and major
gifts or a combination of education and experience. Experience in non-profit or similar environment, Raisers Edge or
similar CRM software, researching and analyzing large groups of data to uncover prospects, public speaking and media
relations. Knowledge of technical and legal aspects of planned giving, wealth screening tools, Blessed Solanus Casey, St.
Francis, Catholic tradition. Ability to travel locally and travel up to 50% of the time.
Interested candidates can apply by submitting letter of interest and resume to employment@thecapuchins.org. Include
Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer in subject line.
Current employees may apply by submitting resume or internal application (available from HR or your supervisor) to
employment@thecapuchins.org
Review of resumes will begin immediately
