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Senior Vice President – Charitable Gift Planning
Uproot Talent
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $185,000 - $205,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Reporting to the President & CEO, the SVP of Charitable Gift Planning will lead the strategic direction, growth, and operations of Heifer Foundation’s planned giving program.
- They will steward a portfolio of donors, build bridges between Heifer Foundation and Heifer International’s fundraising teams, and lead a planned giving team grounded in trust, collaboration, and a culture of care.
- Lead the strategic direction, growth, and operations of the Planned Giving Program.
- Advise the CEO, Board, and staff on estate planning and charitable gift law; ensure compliant and donor-centered structuring of gifts.
- Represent Heifer Foundation and Heifer International externally as a thought leader in philanthropic gift planning and legacy giving.
- Optimize and implement systems and protocols for accepting, processing, stewarding, and tracking planned gifts.
- Closely collaborate with the other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Requirements
- You have a deep understanding of estate planning, tax law, or probate, and how they intersect with charitable giving.
- You structure planned gifts, ensure compliance, and honor donor intent.
- You lead with transparency, accountability, and a collaborative spirit.
- You model the values and priorities set for your team, communicate openly with peers, and bring fresh energy and perspective to shared goals.
- You enter every interaction with openness, curiosity, and a commitment to self-reflection.
- You recognize that power and bias are always at play, and you actively question your assumptions, listen deeply, and lean into corrective repair when tensions arise.
- You anticipate the evolving landscape of philanthropy and planned giving, leading forward-thinking strategies that respond to emerging donor expectations and trends.
- You understand the full donor lifecycle — from the first meaningful connection to the enduring stewardship that brings their legacy gift to life.
- You navigate complex dynamics and create space for voices historically marginalized—ensuring they are heard, valued, and prioritized throughout your work.
- You are a trusted advisor and thought partner to CEOs and Boards on charitable gift planning and philanthropic strategy.
- You understand how to build authentic, collaborative relationships with board members, equipping them to serve as effective ambassadors and advocates for the organization.
Benefits
- comprehensive health benefits, including PPO, Vision, and Dental.
- paid vacation leave (22 Days)
- Short/Long-term Disability
- Caretaker Leave (16 weeks, 100% paid)
- 403b Retirement Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
estate planningcharitable gift lawtax lawprobateplanned gift structuringcompliancedonor intentphilanthropic strategydonor lifecycle managementlegacy giving
Soft skills
transparencyaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationopennesscuriosityself-reflectionactive listeningrelationship buildingthought leadership
