Planned Giving Director

­ditional Information About the Role St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation is is seeking an experienced Planned Giving Director. Ideal candidates will have experience in creating planned giving programs. This role will work closely with donors, lawyers, accountants and estate planners. Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). Role Purpose This position is responsible for planned and deferred gift activity, including qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of 80+ donors and prospects. The role assists in major and principle gift solicitations where a planned gift is part of the specific donor strategy. It assists the major giving team with planned giving activity and presentations and serves as a resource for all Children’s Hospital Foundation staff in preparation of cultivation and solicitation strategies for all planned giving. Responsibilities Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership. Serves as lead staff member for Planned Gift committee of the Foundation Board of Trustees working closely with the Chair of the committee to plan and execute board committee meetings and policy and procedure creation and oversight for planned and deferred gift activity. Knowledge of the legal and procedural requirements associated with planned gifts. Ability to build relationships with professional estate attorneys, advisors, and other business leaders as well as work successfully with hospital administration, physicians, and high-level volunteers to secure gifts for St. Louis Children’s Hospitals many programs and research initiatives. Demonstrated ability to design and implement affective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for planned giving donors. Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree 5-10 years of experience 2-5 years of supervisor experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements Master's Degree 10+ years of experience 5-10 years of supervisor experience Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer