Director of Philanthropy, Annual and Planned Giving

Position Title: Director of Philanthropy,
Annual and Planned Giving 

Location: Remote USA

Salary: $93,000- $105,000

Status: Full-time, salaried,
exempt 

Reports to: Vice President, Philanthropy &
Marketing

ABOUT US:

Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled
tropical habitats and saving endangered species by establishing
protected areas in partnership with local organizations and
communities. With our partners, we have protected more than 45
million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia
and the Pacific. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully
implement our important conservation action.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION:

Manage the portfolio of annual and
deferred donors.
Develop and implement comprehensive
fundraising strategies to cultivate and retain the portfolio of
annual  donors, to renew and upgrade donor gifts, and to
generate revenue in line with the organization’s goals.
Manage and lead a small team with the
aim to develop and implement successful annual giving and planned
giving programs.
Liaise with various departments and
teams at Rainforest Trust including Marketing and
Conservation.
Utilize relevant technology to help
manage constituent base.
Pursue all of the above objectives in
alignment with our core values.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE HOPING YOU’LL
HAVE:

 

• The ability to develop, implement and grow both
  a planned giving program and an annual giving program. You
  have a history of implementing an individual approach and strategy.
  You can enhance donor gift planning and giving by remaining current
  in areas of gift possibilities and the current laws and regulations
  governing such non-cash and deferred gifts. You leverage best
  practices in moves management to cultivate and steward
  donors.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to
  positively influence and persuade others; the ability to interact
  and communicate with donors at all levels; and clearly communicate
  the organization’s mission to others. You routinely build
  and maintain strong relationships with constituents. You have
  experience working with financial advisors and administrators of
  third-party giving vehicles to inspire their clients to give
  philanthropically.

• The ability to enhance donor gift planning and giving
  by remaining current in areas of gift possibilities and the current
  laws and regulations governing such non-cash and deferred
  gifts. You always ensure donor confidentiality as well as
  the confidentiality of RT partners by conducting all personal
  contacts and communications with donors in a professional
  manner.

• Strong management skills and the ability to train and
  support colleagues working with donors on deferred and planned
  gifts such as trusts, charitable annuities, life insurance, wills,
  and bequests. You effortlessly oversee direct report
  progress and track performance metrics.

• The ability to successfully interface and collaborate
  with other departments (finance, conservation, marketing) to ensure
  on-time project delivery. You can consistently communicate
  the status of current annual and planned fundraising activities to
  both the general public and Rainforest Trust leadership. We also
  hope you can provide support to the VP of Philanthropy and
  Marketing by offering brown bags on annual planned and deferred
  gifts to staff as well as support the execution of special donor
  events.

• Strong technical proficiency with CRMs and other donor
  research tools.

• A demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for
  Rainforest Trust’s mission and respect for our core
  values: Nature & People; Efficiency; Transparency;
  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Partnerships & Collaboration;
  Science & Innovation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and
environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the
global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a
demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated
equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an
ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and
excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of
conserving and protecting our natural environment.  

We put this belief into action by striving to apply a diversity,
equity, and inclusion lens to every aspect of employment, from how
we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits,
to the training and development we offer, and the working
conditions we create. 

Research shows that while cis-men apply to jobs when they meet
an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized
folks (especially groups that are underrepresented in the
conservations field) tend to only apply when they check every box.
So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet
every single qualification, please still get in touch. We’d love to
have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified
applicants consideration for employment without regard to age,
ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition,
national origin, physical or mental disability, political
affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and
ordinances. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the
incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an
excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be
available in Warrenton, VA and/or Washington DC. 

Occasional national and/or international travel may be required
for organizational meetings and other events. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer
terminal for an extended period. The person in this position
frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in
writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough
information. 

ANTICIPATED SALARY

The salary range for this position is $93,000 – $105,000
commensurate with experience. This base compensation range
represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this
position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various
factors, such as candidate’s location, qualifications, skills,
competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other
benefits may be found on our Careers
Page.