Director of Planned Giving/Trust Services

3 weeks ago


Ooltewah, United States Adventist Media Ministries Full time
Position Description

Adventist Media Center - It Is Written

Position Title: Planned Giving & Trust Services Director

Internal Title: Department Director

Job Classification: Exempt - Regular Full Time

Accountable to: Manager/Treasurer

Position Summary:

The Planned Giving & Trust Services Director is responsible for overseeing the planned giving functions for It Is Written, including direction and development of the Planned Giving & Trust Services (PGTS) Department, oversight of planned giving instruments/gifts, and manages planned giving donor relations. It is crucial that this position supports the mission and values of It Is Written by exemplifying the values and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all interactions.

Authority & Accountability:

Authority as delegated by and accountable to the It Is Written President and Manager/Treasurer in accordance with It Is Written's policies and objectives.

Essential Position Functions:
  • Perform overall supervision of and coordination of the PGTS Department:
    • Supervise and manage the department staff.
    • Ensure adherence to PGTS policies and procedures.
    • Oversee compliance with state and federal laws regarding planned giving and trust instruments
    • Monitor department functions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and protect donor confidentiality.
    • Establish annual goals, provide regular performance reviews and appropriate recognition, and support ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Direct and coordinate the processes and procedures required to create new planned giving and trust instruments.
  • Manage planned giving maturity processing and financial reporting.
  • Maintain a functional and proactive planned giving donor database.
  • Routinely review individual estate plans with trustors and coordinates with estate planning attorneys to accomplish any needed or requested changes to the plans.
  • Responsible for the promotional activities of PGTS services to prospective clients.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors through ongoing communication.
  • Oversee the work product for PGTS contracted vendors.
  • Manage and coordinate the work product of the It Is Written Gift Acceptance/Trust Administration Committee.
  • Collaborate with Development Department on donor relations and fundraising initiatives.
  • Participate in fostering a culture of philanthropy by promoting planned giving throughout the organization.
  • Supervise preparedness for the three-year trust audits by the General Conference Auditing Services.
  • Represent It Is Written in the local community and be an active member of local organizations.
  • Represent It Is Written at occasional conferences, events, and meetings, as needed.
  • Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Position Specifications

Qualifications, Scope, and The complexity of Duties:
  • Education

High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

A bachelor's degree in business, law, public relations, or related field is preferred.
North Amerincan Division of Seventh-day Adventist Planned Giving and Trust Services Certification is required.

  • Experience:

Minimum five (5) years experience in planned giving and trust services officer in a non-profit organization, or equivalent experience.

Experience leading team members both on-site and remotely is preferred.
  • Membership and Mission:

Embrace the mission and values of It Is Written and be a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Skills, scope, and complexity of duties:
  • Possess expert technical knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies regarding planned giving and trust service concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
  • Demonstrate solid leadership skills to coordinate, plan, and execute the position functions.
  • Ability to exercise direction, independent judgment, make decisions, and assume responsibility.
  • Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff and exhibit comfort building relationships with, and collaborating with, staff remotely.
  • Exhibit excellent organizational skills and follow through on tasks and goals.
  • Ability to oversee and manage large and complex projects to completion and manage details while seeing the big picture.
  • Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
  • Exhibit excellent personal relationship skills.
  • Demonstrate servant leadership and exemplify a collaborative, decisive, motivating, and engaging communication style.
  • Possess extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Commitment to pursue training on a regular basis to stay updated with the most recent trends and best practices in the industry.
  • Able to exhibit Christ-like behavior in daily tasks, collaborative projects, and under stress.

Interpersonal Relationships:

  • At It Is Written:
    • President
    • Manager / Treasurer
    • Department Directors
    • Field Trust Officers
    • Office staff
  • Outside It Is Written:
    • It Is Written customers, donors, vendors, guests, and volunteers
    • Western Adventist Foundation (WAF) staff
    • Adventist Media Ministries (AMM) Support Services

Working Conditions:
  • Occasional moderate to high stress due to meeting critical deadlines.
  • General working conditions of an office and in the field-must maintain continuous operation, availability, and efficiency of the office.
  • Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, time at a desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 50 lbs.)
  • Travel flexibility to conferences, donor visits, and It Is Written events (e.g. ASI, GYC, Partnership weekends, camp meetings) and associated travel hazards.

Specific Requirements:
  • 38 regular hours per week,
  • Will require periodic variable hours and weekend work.
  • No special clothing or safety gear required.
  • Business casual attire required.


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