Gift Planner
The Saint Paul Foundation
Posted January 12

Organizational Summary
Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation are community foundations—nonprofit organizations created by and for local residents to focus on the health and vitality of a geographic region. The Foundations help donors fulfill their charitable goals and work with communities to identify issues that need attention. Minnesota Community Foundation has been serving the statewide community since 1949. The Saint Paul Foundation is the state’s largest community foundation, serving Saint Paul and surrounding areas since 1940. Together, the Foundations manage assets of more than $700 million and have granted more than $650 million to programs and organizations in Minnesota.

Position – Gift Planner
A successful gift planner will have an understanding of and a passion for the complex role that a community foundation can play with donors, nonprofits and communities. Along with that basic tenet, an individual that has cultivated the following professional skill sets will be successful as a gift planner for the foundations.

Technical skills – Planned giving and major gift experience; nonprofit development experience; understanding of successful outside sales tactics.

Communication skills – Convey complex concepts clearly; ability to make cold calls and set appointments; active listener.

Teamwork – Ability to work intra- and inter-departmentally with peers; ability to work with a donor’s team of professional advisors.

For a complete position description and to apply to this position, please visit www.saintpaulfoundation.org/about_us/jobs/

The Saint Paul Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourage members of communities of color to apply.

> Jobs Index