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Purpose Summary The Director of Planned Giving and Endowment leads a new, comprehensive development program that strengthens the Special Needs Support Center's long-term financial sustainability. This position is responsible for completing SNSC's $150,000 endowment match within 18 months, leading the sale of $150,000 in New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority tax credits within two years, and establishing SNSC's first formal planned giving program. The Director cultivates major donors, legacy donors, businesses, and professional advisors; creates reliable development systems; and helps build a team-based approach to revenue generation so responsibility for SNSC's sustainability is not concentrated in the Executive Director. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter no later than August 16. Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews by August 18. Duties and Responsibilities Endowment Campaign and Stewardship DEVELOP and

IMPLEMENT

an 18-month campaign plan to secure the full $150,000 endowment match, resulting in at least $300,000 in new endowment principal. LEAD the campaign's quiet and public phases, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, pledge tracking, recognition, and stewardship.

CULTIVATE

relationships with major donors, current and former Board members, founders, families, community partners, and prospective legacy donors. CREATE and

MAINTAIN

campaign materials, including the case for support, donor one-pager, gift and pledge information, Board toolkit, presentations, frequently asked questions, recognition materials, and stewardship reports.

COMMUNICATE

how SNSC's permanent fund protects programs, advocacy, and community inclusion for future generations.

COLLABORATE

with the Executive Director to advance SNSC's long-term endowment goals. New Hampshire Tax Credit Campaign DEVELOP and LEAD the strategy to sell SNSC's full $150,000 allocation of NH CDFA tax credits within the two-year award period. IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE, and SOLICIT eligible New Hampshire businesses and clearly explain the financial and community value of purchasing tax credits from

SNSC. CREATE

business-facing materials, presentations, prospect lists, outreach plans, and a reliable follow-up system.

COORDINATE

agreements, documentation, acknowledgments, reporting, and stewardship with SNSC staff and appropriate state and financial partners. DEVELOP tax-credit relationships into lasting corporate partnerships with SNSC when appropriate. Planned Giving Program DESIGN and LAUNCH SNSC's first formal planned giving program, moving the organization from informal legacy conversations to an intentional and documented program. DEVELOP clear pathways for bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable distributions, gifts of securities, and other appropriate legacy and endowment gifts in coordination with qualified legal and financial professionals. CREATE donor education and cultivation materials, including a legacy giving guide, website content, gift-intention documentation, advisor materials, and donor communications.

ESTABLISH

a legacy recognition and stewardship program that respects donor preferences, privacy, and long-term relationships. BUILD relationships with estate-planning attorneys, financial advisors, accountants, and other professional advisors who can appropriately introduce charitable planning opportunities to clients.

MAINTAIN

accurate and confidential records of documented and prospective legacy commitments and ENSURE consistent long-term stewardship. Major Donor Development and Collaboration MANAGE a defined portfolio of endowment, planned giving, and campaign prospects, with clear cultivation strategies and next steps for each relationship. PARTNER with the Executive Director, who will continue to lead grant development and maintain a separate caseload of major donors. PREPARE the Executive Director for donor conversations and INVOLVE them strategically in cultivation and solicitation.

COLLABORATE

with marketing staff to gather stories and outcomes and translate them into accurate, mission-centered donor communications. CREATE development calendars, documentation, and systems so donor knowledge and revenue responsibility are held organizationally rather than by one person. Evaluation and Reporting TRACK campaign revenue, tax-credit sales, donor pipeline movement, documented legacy intentions, and upcoming priorities. PROVIDE regular progress reports and forecasts to the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board.

MAINTAIN

accurate, current, confidential, and usable donor and campaign records.

EVALUATE

progress toward a sustainable continuation plan for the position based on an established donor pipeline and demonstrated contribution to SNSC's long-term revenue strategy. Work Environment and Inclusivity WORK in person and

MAINTAIN

a flexible 40-hour schedule that accommodates donor availability and occasional evening and weekend meetings or events. UPHOLD SNSC's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in donor relationships and development practices.

COLLABORATE

effectively in a small organization while independently managing complex campaigns and donor portfolios. HANDLE sensitive donor, financial, and legacy information with discretion, ethics, and confidentiality. Qualifications and Skills At least three years of demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. Preference given to candidates with planned giving, endowment development, capital campaign, or legacy donor experience. Proven ability to build authentic donor relationships and connect individual values with an organization's mission. Experience managing multiple donor relationships, campaigns, deadlines, and follow-up systems simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make a clear and compelling case for long-term investment. Strong project management, recordkeeping, analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills. High standards of discretion, ethics, confidentiality, and donor-centered practice. Ability to work collaboratively with an Executive Director, Board members, staff, business leaders, and professional advisors. Commitment to disability inclusion and to SNSC's mission to empower our community to be a place where we all belong. Experience with NH CDFA tax credits, corporate fundraising, professional-advisor engagement, donor databases, or the Upper Valley philanthropic community is preferred. Accommodations and Accessibility SNSC welcomes applicants with lived expertise of disability. If you need an accommodation at any point in the process, contact us at admin@snsc-uv.org. We provide materials in alternate formats and offer virtual or in-person interviews upon request. Essential functions of this role can be performed with reasonable accommodations. SNSC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Work Location:

In person