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POSITION TITLE: Major Gifts Officer FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISOR: Director of Philanthropy LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Florida Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] by August 12th for consideration. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is seeking a dedicated and experienced Major Gifts Officer to support

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. July 2024   Dear Gordon, I've heard there are ways I can avoid capital gains on stocks by involving a non-profit organization. Is that true? Curious Investor Tallahassee,

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. June 2024   Dear Gordon, I'm managing a donor advised fund and I'm wondering if the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida is qualified to receive grants from

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. May 2024 Dear Gordon, I've always thought planned giving is something only older people need to worry about. I mean, why should someone like me, not even near

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. April 2024 Dear Gordon, When I hear the term "planned giving," I immediately think it involves complex arrangements, tough decisions, and possibly the need for an attorney. The

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. March 2024 Dear Gordon, When I think about planned giving, I picture billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Given my modest means, I'm concerned that a "small"

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. February 2024 Dear Gordon, I have a life insurance policy that I no longer need (long story better suited for another type of advice column). Recently, a friend

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. January 2024 Dear Gordon, I recently learned about the concept of charitable gifts that can provide a return of income to the donor. I'm curious to understand more

Gordon L. Nelson, CPA, CFP® is a planned giving specialist. Want to get your questions answered? Write him or call him at 435.213.9986. December 2023 Dear Gordon, This time of year I get excited about the spirit of giving, especially the excitement on children’s faces. I'm particularly passionate about helping kids