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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Senior Director of Gift Planning

positionEwing, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$175K/yr - $175K/yr
date8+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Senior Director of Gift Planning for The College of New Jersey, a prestigious institution known for its commitment to liberal arts education. The Senior Director will lead the planned giving program, develop fundraising strategies, and cultivate relationships with donors to secure significant financial support for the college's initiatives.

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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

Fundraising experienceEstate planning experienceCharitable gift planningInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCommitment to educationAdvanced degreeLeadershipCollaboration

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

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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