Regional Gift Planner (Wisconsin)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 3, 2025
78021 - 97531 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, serving 3 million members across more than 8,600 congregations. It provides worship, spiritual guidance, community outreach, and charitable programs, operating with a national office staffed by approximately 400 employees.
Job Description
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is seeking a Regional Gift Planner to identify, cultivate, and secure planned and current gifts from individuals and organizations. This role focuses on building relationships, increasing funding opportunities, and promoting the ELCA’s Endowment Fund Pooled Trust. Gift Planners collaborate with dioceses, synods, and ELCA-related institutions to expand the network and grow the ELCA's financial resources.
Requirements
- Meet with prospective donors to conduct discoveries and secure gifts.
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with other ELCA affiliated institutions.
- Manage donor/organizational relationships and gift planning activities using CRM software.
- Work independently from home, remaining organized and self-disciplined.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Health premiums
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan (no match required)
- Generous paid time-off
- 17 paid holidays