Regional Gift Planner; Wisconsin

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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,600 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world.

The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.

The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of approximately 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries.

The ELCA Foundation

The ELCA Foundation is a separately incorporated ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It provides comprehensive giving opportunities for individuals, and educational and gift planning services to congregations, synods, churchwide ministries and related institutions and agencies of this church. Its goal is to increase financial resources for all the ministries of the ELCA.

Job Summary

The Regional Gift Planner (RGP) is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and securing planned and current gifts from individuals in support of churchwide ministries, congregations, synods, and other ELCA-related ministries.

Requirements

• Meet with prospective donors to conduct discoveries, present gift plan proposals and secure planned and current gifts through estate plans, CRTs, CGAs, named endowments, QCDs, cash, properties, and other gifts.
• Steward and strengthen the relationship between the ELCA Foundation, synods, and organizational partners.
• Cultivate and solicit ELCA affiliated institutions to invest funds in the Endowment Fund Pool Trust and provide ongoing stewardship of these institutions.
• Support congregations and ELCA related ministries in the development and promotion of planned giving programs.
• Manage ongoing donor/organizational relationships and gift planning activities in CRM software.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Knowledge/Experience/

Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in resource development, planned giving, financial/estate planning, sales, or related career.
• A commitment to supporting best practices in fundraising and development.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize a constituent information system as an integral part of the moves management strategy.
• Ability to work independently from home, while remaining self-disciplined and organized.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Benefits

The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan.