Senior Officer, Planned Giving & Philanthropic Development

Senior Officer, Planned Giving & Philanthropic Development  

Starting salary range: $132,000-$138,000/Annually 

Biweekly $5,076.92-$5,307.69

Full-Time, Exempt, Salary 

This is an in-office position for the first 100 days. Requires in-office work five (5) days per week.

Following the first 100 days, staff have the flexibility to work two (2) days remotely. Mandatory in-office workdays are Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Only applicants who reside in California and submit a cover letter will be considered. 

***CCF IS A MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION EMPLOYER***

The Senior Officer, Planned Giving & Philanthropic Development plays a key support and coordination role within the Office of Philanthropy, advancing California Community Foundation's planned giving program and its engagement with donors and professional advisors. This position manages a portfolio of planned giving and legacy prospects, serving as a consistent point of contact who moves donors and their advisors from initial interest through gift commitment. The Senior Officer also provides expertise in planned giving instruments—bequests, CRTs, CLTs, QCDs, and DAFs—preparing gift illustrations and donor- and advisor-facing materials that support the Director of Advisor Relations & Gift Planning's broader engagement strategy, while mentoring junior development staff and serving as a working lead among development support colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with professional advisors — attorneys, wealth managers, CPAs, trust officers, and financial planners — throughout Greater Los Angeles.
• Manage a portfolio of planned giving and legacy prospects, moving donors and advisors from initial interest through gift commitment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of planned giving activity, prospect movement, and advisor relationships in CCF's CRM system.
• Serve as an internal resource on planned giving vehicles — bequests, CRTs, CLTs, QCDs, and DAFs — preparing gift illustrations to support donor and advisor conversations.
• Draft and coordinate donor-facing materials, including gift proposals, stewardship communications, and impact updates.
• Process new fund openings and prepare planned giving Letters of Intent (LOIs), coordinating required documentation and fund agreements.
• Provide scheduling, logistics, and follow-up support for advisor meetings, roundtables, educational events, and webinars.
• Serve as a first point of contact for incoming planned giving and development inquiries, escalating complex gift questions to the Director as needed.
• Partner with Marketing, Communications & Storytelling, and with Philanthropic Impact Advisors, to align planned giving materials and conversations with CCF's brand and Strategic Framework.
• Mentor junior development support staff and serve as a working lead among development support colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Nonprofit Management, Finance, or a related field required; progress toward or completion of a recognized planned giving credential — CFRE, CAP, CSPG, or ChFC — preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in development, fundraising, or donor relations in a philanthropic or nonprofit setting, including experience supporting or coordinating relationships with donors and/or professional advisors.
• Experience maintaining CRM records, donor pipelines, or gift tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of planned giving instruments — bequests, CRTs, CLTs, QCDs, and DAFs — required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and in person, including the ability to draft proposals, stewardship communications, and impact updates.
• Skilled at coordinating and supporting relationships with donors and professional advisors, including attorneys, wealth managers, CPAs, trust officers, and financial planners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with sound independent judgment.
• Genuine commitment to equity, community, and the philanthropic sector, and to connecting donor generosity to community impact in Los Angeles County.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Working knowledge of fundraising and donor development practices, including donor communications, acknowledgment, and stewardship.
• Technical expertise in planned giving vehicles and legacy instruments — bequests, CRTs, CLTs, QCDs, DAFs — sufficient to prepare gift illustrations and support donor and advisor conversations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and professional advisors, including attorneys, wealth managers, CPAs, trust officers, and financial planners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting proposals, stewardship communications, and impact updates.
• Experience managing donor portfolios, coordinating prospect movement, and supporting legacy gift stewardship.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms for pipeline tracking, reporting, and relationship documentation, with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy and sound independent judgment.
• Ability to serve as a working lead and mentor to junior development support staff.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and represent CCF professionally with donors, advisors, and the broader philanthropic community.
• Genuine commitment to exceptional customer service, confidentiality, and connecting donor generosity to community impact in Los Angeles County.

Employee Benefits:

California Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to offer a generous benefits package. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are provided at no cost for all full-time staff. CCF contributes 10% of all full-time employee's salaries into our 403b retirement plan. CCF subsidizes monthly transit passes for staff who commute via public transportation. CCF also offers an assortment of snacks available to all staff in our breakrooms, and an on-site fitness center.

After one year of service, all full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $15,000 for higher education. CCF also offers a student loan repayment program of $100/month for all full-time employees after one year of service. 

Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement:

The California Community Foundation (CCF) provides equal employee opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job classification. This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time

To Apply:

Please submit both your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the Senior Officer, Planned Giving Philanthropic Development role.

 Only candidates who submit both a resume and a cover letter will be considered for this opportunity.