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Assistant Director of Philanthropic Gift Planning and Estate Strategy – Ohio
Req#: 335712
Location:
Facilities: Remote Location
Professional Area: Philanthropy
Department: 3923 Philanthropy Institute-Philanthropy Institute
Job Code: T28073
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As Assistant Director of Development within the Gift Planning team, you will work on various activities and programs, such as estate giving administration and gift planning consultation, that support the fundraising priorities of Cleveland Clinic. You will play a vital role in securing philanthropic gifts through the process of identifying, qualifying, strategizing, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects. Additionally, this position offers work/life balance, a supportive culture, and an established career path with eligibility for job growth opportunities.
A caregiver in this position is located in Ohio and works remotely, Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Assist with managing a large portfolio of open estates with charitable bequests currently in process; assist with implementing life income gifts, primarily charitable gift annuities; collaborate with internal stakeholders and external professional advisors to smoothly and successfully execute planned gifts.
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Efficiently manage core components of Cleveland Clinic’s gift planning program while developing the skillset to become a more seasoned and proficient Gift Planning Officer capable of consulting on high-impact major gift opportunities.
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Identify individual major gift prospects and secures visits through cold calls and other appropriate contact.
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Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for each prospective client.
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Establish a program of personal visits with past, current, and prospective donors.
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Strategically move major gift prospects through the development cycle from qualification to cultivation to solicitation to closing to stewardship.
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Meet monthly and yearly metrics with respect to prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and dollars raised.
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Coordinate donor interests with the priorities of the organization and develop funding proposals to match interests with needs.
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Coordinate stewardship reports to communicate with donors concerning the use of their gifts.
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Assist in department projects, events and programs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor’s degree and three years fundraising or face-to-face solicitation experience with major gifts experience preferred.
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OR Advanced degree and or two years of experience in Sales, Project Management, Donor Relations, Marketing or a related field
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Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with corporate executives, donors and staff physicians.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Working knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies
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Experience fundraising or face-to-face solicitation experience with major gifts
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A law degree, paralegal, or legal background
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Experience working with contracts and documentation drafting responsibilities for estate and trust administration
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Willingness to conduct in-person and virtual donor meetings in Northeast Ohio, Florida and Nationally per assigned region.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
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Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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