Director of Development, Planned Giving

Director of Development, Planned Giving

Volunteers of America Colorado (VOAC) seeks a dedicated professional to develop and manage a planned giving program. VOAC serves a mandate in protecting vulnerable populations, including seniors, children, veterans, domestic‑violence survivors, and the homeless.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive planned giving program to support long‑term fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors and prospects interested in estate and planned gifts.
• Collaborate with development staff to integrate planned‑giving strategies into overall fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Work closely with financial advisors, attorneys, and estate planners to facilitate complex gift arrangements such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other vehicles.
• Conduct personalized donor meetings to educate about planned giving opportunities and benefits.
• Create and implement marketing strategies for planned giving, including print, digital, and event‑based outreach.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track activities and outcomes in Salesforce.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and financial standards related to charitable giving and tax regulations, including Colorado‑specific requirements.
• Provide ongoing education and training for staff, board members, and volunteers about planned giving.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to monitor and evaluate program performance.
• Stay informed on trends, legislation, and best practices in planned giving and nonprofit fundraising.
• Represent the organization at community events, professional gatherings, and donor functions to build and enhance relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4‑6 years of experience in planned giving, major gifts fundraising, or donor relations.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and securing planned gifts, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, or trusts.
• Experience collaborating with legal and financial professionals on estate planning and charitable giving strategies.

• Responsive to donor needs and priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, deadline orientation, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a small‑staff environment.
• Goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, reliable, detail‑oriented, articulate and poised.
• Personal integrity, sound judgment and a sense of humor.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required.
• Commitment to high donor satisfaction and confidentiality.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

• Relationship Management
• Fundraising Expertise
• Written and Verbal Communications
• Financial and Legal Acumen
• Project Management

• Compassionate service for vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about poverty, human‑service programs, Volunteers of America Colorado services, homelessness, aging, veterans, at‑risk youth, and vulnerable community members.

2660 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 (annual exempt)

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Life Lock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship not offered for this role. Position will remain open until filled.

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer.

Employees must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health. Reasonable accommodations may be made. If you require an accommodation, contact HR to begin the Interactive Process.

Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state‑mandated automobile insurance. Travel required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Salesforce preferred.