Planned Giving Specialist

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Planned Giving Specialist is a member of WWP’s fundraising team. The Planned Giving Specialist stewards a portfolio of planned giving donors and new prospects. This position identifies, cultivates, and solicits individuals interested in making planned gifts through ongoing personal engagement, with a strong emphasis on in‑person meetings and cultivation events. The Planned Giving Specialist supports the growth of the planned giving program by helping secure planned gifts, increasing inquiries about planned giving opportunities, stewarding Honor & Empower Society donors and prospects, and supporting the Major Gifts team with planned giving solicitations and donor education.

Drive the growth and retention of a portfolio of planned giving donors and prospective donors.

Effectively articulate WWP’s history, mission, vision, and programs to prospective donors and funding sources, both verbally and in writing.

Track donor communications within Salesforce CRM and utilize relationship‑based fundraising strategies to align philanthropic opportunities with donor interests and passions.

Represent WWP in meetings, events, and presentations with community audiences, organizations, existing donors, and prospective donors in support of fundraising objectives.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teammates across the organization, including Major Gifts, Communications, Marketing, Programs, and other Resource Development teams, to identify and cultivate planned giving opportunities.

Develop and implement donor cultivation, stewardship, and communication plans that support planned giving fundraising goals.

Move prospective donors through the donor lifecycle in a timely and strategic manner, advancing cultivation, solicitation, and planned gift commitments.

Develop highly personalized donor communications, including proposals, stewardship reports, planned giving illustrations, and program updates.

Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

Other related duties as assigned.

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, prospects, teammates, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of planned giving strategies, estate planning concepts, charitable gift vehicles, donor stewardship practices, and relationship‑based fundraising principles.

Ability to work effectively with varying donors, families, attorneys, financial planners, accountants, and other professional advisors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop personalized donor communications, proposals, stewardship reports, and program…