The College of New Jersey · 2 months ago
Senior Director of Gift Planning
Ewing, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expThe College of New Jersey is a highly regarded institution known for its personalized liberal arts education. They are seeking a Senior Director of Gift Planning to lead their planned giving program, develop comprehensive strategies, and cultivate relationships with donors to secure transformational support for their initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop, market, and manage a comprehensive planned giving program that educates donors and advisors on deferred and blended giving opportunities
Partner with development colleagues to integrate gift planning strategies into major and principal gift work
Manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects, meeting defined annual and campaign fundraising goals
Oversee marketing, stewardship, and recognition efforts for planned giving, including the Heritage Society
Collaborate across Advancement to align planned giving with campaign priorities and donor communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive fundraising and/or estate planning experience, including success securing six- and seven-figure planned or blended gifts
Strong understanding of charitable gift planning vehicles, legal and financial considerations, and donor cultivation best practices
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and inspire philanthropy across diverse constituencies
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and commitment to public higher education
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee affinity groups
New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
Access to extensive learning opportunities
Company
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey is a public coeducational university located in Township, New Jersey
501-1000 employees
Funding
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