Gift Planning Officer

Join the Presbyterian Homes Foundation team as a Gift Planning Officer and foster a culture of generosity that advances the PHS mission in the Twin Cities area, beginning with a strong existing donor base and collaborative leadership. The position may office out of a Foundation Office in Stillwater, MN (Boutwells Landing), Apple Valley, MN (Orchard Path) and/or Hudson, WI (Woodland Hill).

 

Reporting Structure:

The Gift Planning Officer reports to the Vice President or a designate of the PHS Foundation and works collaboratively with PHS Management staff, Site Leaders, and functional directors of assigned areas of accountability.

The Gift Planning Officer is a development professional responsible for cultivating a culture of generosity by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors for major and planned gifts. This position plays a key role in securing transformational support for Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) by engaging residents, family members, and friends in charitable opportunities that align with their passions and the mission of PHS.

 

Key Responsibilities included but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Foundation colleagues and PHS leaders to advance the mission of PHS through philanthropy.
• Identify prospective donors (residents, family members, and friends) with capacity and affinity for the mission.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major and planned gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of 100–120 donors and prospects, conducting an average of 20+ face-to-face visits per month.
• Prepare and present personalized gift proposals, including planned giving illustrations, to prospective donors.
• Negotiate and document gift agreements to ensure alignment with donor intent.

• B.A./B.S. degree required; CFRE certification or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with major and planned gift donors, with a proven track record of cultivating and closing gifts. Experience in senior housing or long-term health care is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of charitable gift vehicles and a comprehensive understanding of IRS regulations related to planned giving.
• Proficiency with donor management systems (preferably Donor Perfect) to track and manage donor portfolios, in addition to other common computer programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful, mission-driven relationships with donors and prospective donors.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex giving options clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to travel within the assigned region frequently.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $89,794 - $112,258 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

 

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

 

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage^® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

 

 

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.