Senior Director of Gift Planning
Senior Director of Gift Planning
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Senior Director of Gift Planning toqualify cultivate solicit and steward donors and prospects for planned gifts in support of Baylor University and to assist the Assistant Vice President for Gift Planning in executing the planned giving program.
A Bachelors degree anda minimum of three years of planned giving fundraising experience with a high level of knowledge and expertise in the areas of estate and financial planning fundamentals is required.
A Masters degree and fiveyears of planned giving fundraising experience is preferred.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- Building trust and fostering deep donor relationships
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to donors is essential for engaging and convincing them of the value of the gift.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to secure major gifts
- Understanding the legal aspects of charitable giving and gift annuities is vital for compliance and effective stewardship
- Utilizing donor management databases and tracking donor data is important for developing targeted marketing strategies
- Knowledge of financial planning and tax laws is necessary for understanding the financial implications of gifts and managing the gift acceptance process
What You Will Do
- Identify cultivate solicit and steward a personal portfolio of prospective donors demonstrating expertise in planned giving
- Collaborate with and assist the Directors of Development to plan coordinate and implement strategies to secure planned and blended gifts
- Actively network within the fundraising gift planning and allied professionals communities
- Collaborate with AVP to plan and implement specialized training for staff donors volunteers and external constituents
- Collaborate with AVP to design and implement stewardship strategies for Old Main Society members
- Maintain current knowledge of gift planning methods
- Collaborate with AVP to plan and implement a planned giving marketing plan including newsletters direct-mail pieces website and e-communications
- With the AVP establish yearly measurable goals/objectives related metrics for new gift commitments secured proposals made new prospects qualified and prospect meetings held
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
