Director of Major & Planned Giving

About the role

The Priests of the Sacred Heart is seeking a full‑time, mission‑driven Director of Major and Planned Giving. The role leads strategies to secure major, planned, deferred and blended gifts that support the organization’s ministries and mission. The director will manage a donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and design personalized solicitation and stewardship plans.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to secure major, planned, deferred and blended gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, cultivating relationships with donors and professional advisors.
• Prepare gift proposals and donor communications.
• Oversee administration of estates, trusts, bequests, charitable gift annuities and other planned gifts.
• Lead planned‑giving marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with advancement services to maintain accurate donor records, reporting and stewardship.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten years of successful fundraising experience, with demonstrated expertise in major and planned giving.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and organizational abilities.
• Experience working in faith‑based organizations; fundraising certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.