Associate Director, Planned Giving

Job overview

The Associate Director, Planned Giving role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with three days per week in the DC office. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the African Wildlife Foundation’s legacy giving program and long-term sustainability campaign. The role builds and operates a growing legacy-giving program, connecting strategy with donor outreach and execution. It develops systems, workflows, and a donor pipeline while guiding the Legacy Giving Associate and coordinating with fundraising, finance, data, and global-office partners.

What you'll do

• Build and oversee the legacy giving program
• develop systems, processes, tools, and integrated workflows
• coordinate estate correspondence with Finance and global offices
• mentor the Legacy Giving Associate and train staff
• manage donor and prospect portfolios and cultivation
• support gift-planning strategy
• maintain CRM records and data integrity
• contribute to budgets, reports, and fundraising campaigns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

planned giving

legacy giving

fundraising

donor engagement

crm

team leadership

hybrid

washington dc

african wildlife foundation

frequent travel

evening and weekend outreach

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least six years of frontline fundraising experience, including four years focused on legacy giving, and two years managing direct reports. Frequent travel, including international travel, and evening or weekend donor outreach are required.

About the employer

African Wildlife Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.