Complex Gifts Director
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Complex Gifts Director
NRDC is seeking a Complex Gifts Director to work with our Development team in one of our U.S.-based offices, or remotely in the U.S. Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning, NRDC seeks a strategic and experienced Complex Gifts Director to serve as the primary point person for complex assets. This new role will lead efforts in identifying, cultivating and securing non-cash gifts such as real estate, artwork, closely held business interests, cryptocurrency, restricted securities, and other complex assets. This selected candidate will work closely with major gift and gift planning officers, donors, advisors, as well as coordinate with legal counsel to ensure compliance. This role will also manage a portfolio of donors and prospects. The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035). Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Gift Strategy and Intake Donor Engagement Internal Collaboration Compliance and Reporting Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree is required. Minimum 7 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, estate planning or financial services with a focus on complex, non-cash assets. Strong understanding of tax implications and legal considerations related to non-cash gifts. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders with discretion and professionalism. Familiarity with SalesForce or similar CRM. Skills, Abilities, Competencies JD, CPA or CFP designation Experience working in an environmental advocacy organization, or similar non-profit. Demonstrated success working across teams to secure six- and seven-figure non-cash gifts. Ability to travel to meet with donors, colleagues, and partners up to 40-50%. Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles is essential. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $132,000 to $165,000. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.
NRDC is seeking a Complex Gifts Director to work with our Development team in one of our U.S.-based offices, or remotely in the U.S. Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning, NRDC seeks a strategic and experienced Complex Gifts Director to serve as the primary point person for complex assets. This new role will lead efforts in identifying, cultivating and securing non-cash gifts such as real estate, artwork, closely held business interests, cryptocurrency, restricted securities, and other complex assets. This selected candidate will work closely with major gift and gift planning officers, donors, advisors, as well as coordinate with legal counsel to ensure compliance. This role will also manage a portfolio of donors and prospects. The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035). Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Gift Strategy and Intake Donor Engagement Internal Collaboration Compliance and Reporting Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree is required. Minimum 7 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, estate planning or financial services with a focus on complex, non-cash assets. Strong understanding of tax implications and legal considerations related to non-cash gifts. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders with discretion and professionalism. Familiarity with SalesForce or similar CRM. Skills, Abilities, Competencies JD, CPA or CFP designation Experience working in an environmental advocacy organization, or similar non-profit. Demonstrated success working across teams to secure six- and seven-figure non-cash gifts. Ability to travel to meet with donors, colleagues, and partners up to 40-50%. Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles is essential. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $132,000 to $165,000. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.