Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. develops and manages a planned giving program for a college or university that generates donor interest and inquiries and translates into current and future planned gifts. Plans and administers giving programs that include deferred giving, estate planning, bequest donations, and other types of giving. Being a Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. cultivates and solicits planned giving prospects. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically reports to top management. The Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Planned Gift Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To raise philanthropic support for Goucher College by participating in a wide range of activities related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of planned, major, and annual giving donors. Reporting to the Director of Development, the gift officer will be responsible for administering and monitoring all estates and life income gifts in which Goucher has been named a beneficiary. Additionally, the gift officer will participate and engage in planned giving professional development to maintain current knowledge and stay updated on best practices and manage marketing and event efforts directed at planned and major gift prospects.
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree
Professional Experience:
Required: 5 years of fundraising experience.
Knowledge of planned giving strategies and management.
Proven track record in annual giving, major giving and planned giving solicitations.
Preferred: Experience in Higher education fundraising.
Salary Range: $84,781 - $99743
Goucher College is always on the lookout for top talent, resourceful, innovative, and dedicated individuals who will keep the College at the forefront of extraordinary education. As one of the nation's most progressive, innovative institutions of higher learning, we offer outstanding professional advantages, generous benefits, excellent perks, and a great work location!