Associate Director of Legacy Giving

Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Associate Director of Legacy Giving is responsible for managing and growing Joybound’s legacy giving program and a portfolio of legacy and major gift donors and prospects. Through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, this role increases planned gift commitments and philanthropic support while building meaningful, long-term donor relationships that advance Joybound’s mission. Legacy Giving (75%) Lead and grow Joybound's legacy giving program, building long-term philanthropic support through bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other planned giving vehicles. Manage a portfolio of legacy donors and prospects, developing and executing individualized strategies for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Secure documented planned gift commitments and steward donors throughout the lifecycle of their relationship with Joybound. Partner with marketing colleagues and planned giving vendors to implement integrated marketing, donor engagement, lead-generation, and stewardship strategies that increase awareness and planned giving participation. Build and maintain relationships with professional advisors, including attorneys, financial planners, accountants, and trust officers, to support donor giving objectives and strengthen referral networks. Collaborate with Joybound’s Development and Finance teams and external estate attorneys and administrators to facilitate planned gift documentation, administration, realized estate gifts, and donor stewardship. Monitor program performance, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Major Giving (25%) Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, focusing on gifts of $10,000 and above. Develop and implement personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support. Identify, qualify, and advance major gift prospects through all stages of the donor lifecycle. Prepare compelling proposals and opportunities that align donor interests with Joybound's mission, programs, and funding priorities. Partner with philanthropy colleagues, volunteers, and organizational leaders to maximize donor relationships and philanthropic outcomes. Achieve annual goals for donor engagement, solicitations, revenue, and documented commitments. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead by action and example to advance a culture of positivity, professionalism, trust, transparency, empathy, and excellence at Joybound Serve as a collaborative and positive team member who fosters donor-centered philanthropy. Represent Joybound in the community and at relevant professional meetings, conferences, and events. Maintain deep knowledge of Joybound's mission, programs, strategic priorities, and impact to effectively communicate opportunities for philanthropy. Perform other duties as assigned.