Planned Giving Officer (Temporary)

Position Summary:

We seek a detail-oriented and relationship-focused professional for a 6-month appointment as a Planned Giving Officer. Minnesota Public Radio has a robust planned giving program, including approximately 1400 households in our Legacy Society. This 6-month appointment focuses on connecting with current members of the Legacy Society to verify their gifts, while coordinating strategic donor outreach to cultivate new planned gifts.

The successful candidate will audit current planned gift documentation, implement process improvements, and work collaboratively with the development team to expand our planned giving portfolio. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a development professional seeking to make a significant impact within a focused timeframe.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Expected Compensation Range: Minimum: $33.65 Middle: $37.50 Maximum: $40.87/per hour. Exact hourly rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Location: Hybrid

Your Role:

• Audit and evaluate the current portfolio of planned gift pledges to confirm existing information and identify opportunities to enhance existing planned gift pledge data
• Conduct donor outreach to discuss existing planned giving commitments, including follow up to secure documentation
• Personal follow up on planned giving leads and new planned gifts that donors alert us to through a variety of channels
• In partnership with our planned giving vendor (Stelter), develop and implement outreach strategies to engage prospective PG donors.
• Collaborate with Mid-level and Major Giving Officers to advance planned giving relationships and metrics alongside broader fundraising efforts
• Provide clear reporting on portfolio status and outreach effectiveness

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in prospect management, donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation is required.
• Experience in philanthropy and engaging with donors.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent phone and email communication skills - proficient in developing trust and rapport through remote interactions
• Demonstrated history of successful project management
• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality principles
• Well-organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across multiple departments/divisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or comparable software
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding metrics and targets

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in public media.
• Experience with SalesForce or similar CRM.
• 5 years’ experience in prospect management, donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation
• Expertise in planned giving, including familiarity with planned giving instruments and program management

Reporting To This Position: None.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical Demands:
• • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
  • Required to move about in the community
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
• • Moderate noise level
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.