Find your calling at Mercy!

The Senior Development Officer - Legacy Giving is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive planned giving program to secure future philanthropic support for Mercy Health Foundation. This role will focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors who wish to make legacy gifts through wills, trusts, charitable gift annuities, and other planned giving vehicles. The Director will serve as the subject matter expert on planned giving strategies and work collaboratively with Foundation leadership, gift officers, and other stakeholders to integrate legacy giving into overall fundraising efforts.

Position Details:

**This will be a hybrid role with an opportunity to work remotely but must be able to come on site to the locations in the Mercy St. Louis area and travel to other Mercy communities as needed**

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred.
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, with at least 3 years focused on planned giving.
•    Strong knowledge of estate planning, tax law, and charitable giving vehicles.
•    Proven ability to cultivate and close complex gifts.
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively and strategically within a team environment.

Core Competencies:
•    Strategic thinking and planning.
•    Relationship building and donor-centric approach.
•    Technical expertise in planned giving instruments.
•    Ethical and professional integrity.
•    Strong organizational and project management skills.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.