Director of Planned Giving & Gift Planning

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chicago community trustChicago (IL)

Fundraising Managers Other Grantmaking and Giving Services

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About the role

The Chicago Community Trust is seeking a Director of Gift Planning to lead a strategy engaging professional advisors for charitable planning and to structure complex gifts from donors up to $100,000,000. The role develops donor relationships, coordinates with legal and tax experts, and represents the Trust at conferences while guiding gift arrangements, bequests, and life-income gifts. Juris Doctor preferred; seven years of related experience required.

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