UTHealth Houston · 4 months ago
Director Gift Planning II
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is seeking a Director of Gift Planning II to advance planned and blended giving at one of the nation’s leading academic health institutions. This role involves cultivating lasting donor relationships and guiding philanthropic investments, with a focus on asset-based giving and managing a portfolio of major planned gift prospects.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develops strategy for planned and blended gifts from individuals. Identifies, cultivates, and manages a pool of approximately 70 prospective planned and blended gift prospects
Works with the prospect research team to develop strong and continuous donor pool
Meets metrics and goals as established by the central development office
Travels primarily in state with occasional national travel to secure private support from individuals
Serves as a resource for development officers by assisting with planned giving discussions and donor presentations, as well as developing strategies for blended gifts to maximize gift potential
Stewards Heritage Society Members, which includes follow-up visits as needed
Collaborates with the stewardship team to ensure timely and appropriate donor recognition
Keeps abreast of charitable giving tax laws and planned giving instruments
May provide training to the development staff and others on planned giving topics
Constructs a set of activities and initiatives leading to the solicitation of planned and blended gifts. Works with volunteers, professional advisors, and directors of development to identify individual planned giving prospects
May support marketing program planning
May support budget planning process
May support planned giving advisory council
Participates in University development meetings as appropriate. Attends events/special functions as required
Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in-regards to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning
Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least six years of experience in major gift fundraising and gift planning
Strong communication skills
Critical thinking abilities
Proven aptitude for building trust and fostering deep donor relationships
High level of professional presence
Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and donors
Strong interpersonal skills for cultivating long-term donor support
Bachelor's degree in related field
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrated energetic and enthusiastic self-starter
Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts of $50,000 and above
Ability to systematically analyze complex issues and resolve problems quickly
Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly in oral and written formats
Skilled in working cooperatively in a team environment
Six (6) years major gift fundraising planned giving, or related experience
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Experience within higher education or healthcare settings
Master's and/or J.D
Demonstrated record of cultivating and closing gifts at five and six-figure level
Prefer experience in higher education and/or healthcare setting
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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