Major Gifts – Remote (U.S. Based)
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking a Director of Planned Giving to lead a comprehensive planned giving program that advances long-term financial support for CBN and its ministries. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of donor engagement, gift planning strategies, and estate administration, ensuring a donor-centric approach that aligns with charitable giving with individuals’ philanthropic and legacy goals. Serving in this position facilitates ministry activities and contributes to CBN’s Biblical mission to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in planned giving, including significant leadership responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree and/or professional certification (e.g. CAP, CFP, JD, or related credentials) preferred
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to set strategic direction, establish measurable goals, and drive results
- Extensive experience in charitable gift planning within a complex nonprofit organization, including a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major and planned gifts
- Deep knowledge of planned giving vehicles, including bequests, trusts, annuities, and other deferred and complex gift strategies, as well as related tax and legal considerations
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively articulate CBN’s mission and funding priorities to diverse audiences
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, develop forecasts, and make informed decisions
- Proficiency in CRM systems and relevant software tools to manage donor relationships, track performance, and support reporting needs
- High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential donor and organizational information
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change, navigate organizational complexity, and drive continuous improvement
- Commitment to fostering a Christ-centered environment and alignment with CBN’s core values of excellence, innovation, and integrity
- Demonstrated life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with CBN’s nonprofit Christian mission
CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God by sharing the Gospel through digital content, traditional media, and humanitarian aid. CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full-time positions. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com for application and benefit information.
We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.
