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Planned Giving Officer

College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planned Giving Officer position at College of Saint Mary?

Are you an experienced planned giving professional? Do you enjoy building and stewarding relationships? If so, you might be perfect for this position. This position is responsible for leading the college’s planned giving program, including the monitoring of endowed scholarships, while also serving as a key connector between the Alumni & Donor Relations (ADR) team and the Marketing & Communications department regarding planned giving strategies.

Our Idea Of a Perfect Candidate Is Someone Who

  • Ability to represent a values-centered, women’s college and work effectively with administrators, faculty, alumnae, friends, donors, and corporate executives and the community.
  • Experience with one-on-one cultivation and solicitation of gifts is essential.
  • Readiness to give leadership to fundraising gifts effort, including an effort to build legacy donations. High level of energy, initiative, and creativity. Must be a self-starter.

Our Ideal Candidate’s Education And Experience Include

  • Bachelor’s degree required. At least a minimum of three years’ progressive experience, with demonstrated success in client or customer success.
  • Experience in finance, fundraising or marketing a plus.

Responsibilities Of This Position Include

  • Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow CSM’s planned giving program and legacy donors.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving prospects and donors.
  • Collaborate with donors and their legal or financial advisors to facilitate bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other legacy gifts.
  • Manage the endowed scholarship process.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of donor interactions and gift documentation.
  • Plan and execute recognition and stewardship activities for legacy donors.
  • Coordinate Memorial Masses and condolence communication on behalf of CSM.
  • Work in tandem with the Marketing department for specific planned giving marketing needs.
  • Develop social media content that highlights donor stories, alumni achievements, and advancement initiatives.

Why You Want To Be On This Team

  • You would be a part of a Mission-centered team, who work together to serve our community.
  • You would enjoy full-time benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition remission programs, 403(b) with employer match, employee wellness time, and more!
  • CSM is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty and staff.

Application

Please have a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references, including one supervisor, ready to upload during the application process.

Please apply using the following link: Planned Giving Officer

Summary: The Planned Giving Officer will lead the college's planned giving program, cultivate relationships with donors, and collaborate with various departments to implement strategic fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience in client success, fundraising, or marketing, with a strong ability to communicate and build connections with stakeholders. This role offers full-time benefits and a supportive work-life balance within a Mission-centered team environment. #PlannedGiving #Fundraising #DonorRelations #NonprofitJobs #Marketing #LegacyGiving #AlumniRelations

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