Position Summary:          
The Planned Giving Officer is a key member of the Deborah Hospital Foundation responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors who are interested in making planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and other estate-related donations. This highly motivated, results-oriented individual has a strong understanding of planned giving strategies and a passion for philanthropy. Responsible for the implementation and expansion of our planned gifts program, execution of a comprehensive strategy to retain, steward, and expand the number of documented planned donors to the Foundation, active cultivation and appropriate solicitation and stewardship.

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience in planned giving, estate planning, fundraising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of planned giving instruments, including bequests, charitable trusts, and life insurance.
• Highly energetic professional with a proven track record and t ng a pipeline of high-net-worth donors and successfully securing six-figure gifts.
• Experience in researching prospective donors’ capacity.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential donors.
• Strong analytic skills and experience developing successful cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Education and Licenses Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a related, e.g., non-profit management, fundraising, law.

Required: Valid Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities Required:
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge,) and social media platforms. Experience with wealth screening tools and other resources.
Knowledge of estate and tax laws related to charitable giving. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and peers within the Foundation and medical center leadership, as well as external partners and volunteers. Self-starter with a passion for working collaboratively with a small team.
Experience with high-level donor cultivation and solicitation. Experience with donor cultivation event planning and execution. Affinity with the overall missions of Deborah Hospital Foundation and Deborah Heart and Lung Center.

Hours: full-time 80 hours per pay period 
The minimum starting rate for this position is $36.68.

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring...for patients and team members. That is why we
offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes
generous paid time-off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking.

Contact: EKrivchenia@deborahfoundation.org

The National Liberty Museum (NLM) envisions a society that values freedom of thought, civil discourse, respect for all people, and the essential pursuit of liberty. Through thought-provoking exhibitions, public programs, and annual awards series, the NLM empowers youth to become civic leaders, celebrates remarkable champions of liberty, and inspires conversations about freedom and democracy. As a concept museum, NLM is not beholden to a particular historical period, event, collection, or political ideology, which frees the museum to bring a multidisciplinary lens to the ongoing process of interpreting liberty in meaningful ways with and for contemporary audiences.

The National Liberty Museum (NLM) seeks an extraordinary leader to oversee its development
department and diverse philanthropic initiatives. Reporting to the Museum’s Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will bring a unique blend of energy, creativity, and strategy to the task of expanding the Museum’s support base through fundraising. An enthusiastic collaborator and thought partner, the Director of Fundraising will build and lead a team of up to three development professionals with expertise in major gifts, institutional giving, special events, and development operations.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of proven fundraising experience, preferably in the non-profit, Museum, or cultural sectors, with five or more years demonstrated success at a senior management level of a similarly sized organization. The successful candidate will have an understanding of and a passion for the mission of the National Liberty Museum.

Must have experience in the planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, including experience with capital campaigns. Demonstrated experience with
multiple categories of giving such as major gifts, foundation, government, and corporate support, planned giving, and special events is essential.

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in relevant field preferred, or relevant experience. Must be willing and able to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. This is an onsite position in Philadelphia with some flexibility as needed.

For a complete position description, listing of qualifications, and additional information on the
National Liberty Museum, visit our website at www.lambertassoc.com.

Qualified candidates may send resume to:
Tara Sweeney
Lambert & Associates
222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201
Havertown, PA 19083
tsweeney@lambertassoc.com