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Executive director of development, gift planning requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in executive director of development, gift planning job postings.
Sample executive director of development, gift planning requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, fundraising, or related field.
- 5+ years of successful fundraising experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current fundraising trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sample required executive director of development, gift planning soft skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build relationships with donors.
- Passion for philanthropy.
Executive director of development, gift planning job description example 1
Trinity Health executive director of development, gift planning job description
A Director of Major Gifts will advance the mission of Holy Cross Hospital by securing private philanthropic support in furtherance of the Health System's strategic plan, its programs and initiatives. This position requires a significant level of personal involvement and commitment to establishing and maintaining professional relationships with the Health System's major donors, grateful patients and closest friends. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies of cultivation and solicitation of major gifts designed to support Holy Cross Hospital's initiatives.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
***Establish professional relationships with Holy Cross Hospital's leadership, medical department leaders, and involve, as appropriate, in the Development process to engage with key prospects and donors.**
***In consultation with the Vice President of Development, engage board members, volunteers, grateful patients and friends of Holy Cross Hospital to provide opportunities for involvement, in furtherance of the Health System's mission and fundraising goals.**
***Work to develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Holy Cross Hospital, its programs, and its strategic priorities. Actively participate in the life of the health system, with emphasis on attending key events and hosting donors/prospects at such events to further steward/cultivate for future philanthropic support.**
***Record pertinent contacts (visits, emails, phone calls) with prospects and donors in Holy Cross Hospital's Development's database, timely and in accordance with departmental policies.**
**Record and maintain accurate open proposals in Holy Cross Hospital's database, timely and in accordance with divisional policies and procedures.**
**Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development.**
***Perform other duties as assigned.**
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
***Establish professional relationships with Holy Cross Hospital's leadership, medical department leaders, and involve, as appropriate, in the Development process to engage with key prospects and donors.**
***In consultation with the Vice President of Development, engage board members, volunteers, grateful patients and friends of Holy Cross Hospital to provide opportunities for involvement, in furtherance of the Health System's mission and fundraising goals.**
***Work to develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of Holy Cross Hospital, its programs, and its strategic priorities. Actively participate in the life of the health system, with emphasis on attending key events and hosting donors/prospects at such events to further steward/cultivate for future philanthropic support.**
***Record pertinent contacts (visits, emails, phone calls) with prospects and donors in Holy Cross Hospital's Development's database, timely and in accordance with departmental policies.**
**Record and maintain accurate open proposals in Holy Cross Hospital's database, timely and in accordance with divisional policies and procedures.**
**Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development.**
***Perform other duties as assigned.**
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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Executive director of development, gift planning job description example 2
University of Denver executive director of development, gift planning job description
In preparation for the most ambitious philanthropic campaign in the University's history, the University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence of our great institution. Advancement efforts at DU have a tremendous impact through our relationships with DU's remarkable students, dedicated donors, inspiring alumni, engaged families, and wonderful friends. DU is committed to building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our institution as we implement the DU IMPACT 2025 vision and prepare for a fundraising campaign with a bold and courageous goal.
The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. You can learn more about inclusive excellence at the University of Denver by visiting the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.
The University of Denver is seeking a driven, knowledgeable and passionate fundraiser to join our Advancement team as the Director of Development, Gift Planning. This is a unique opportunity for a talented fundraising professional to join a dynamic, growing and purposeful enterprise united around a compelling mission charted by Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement Val Otten.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Gift Planning, the Director of Development is a key fundraising professional for the University of Denver. This position is responsible for cultivating and soliciting a full range of planned gifts from DU alumni and friends in Colorado and nationally. Such gifts include outright gifts of appreciated assets, life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, and testamentary gift plans such as bequests and life insurance gifts.
The Director will manage a portfolio of gift planning donors and prospects while also partnering with a campus-wide network of academic leaders, fundraising professionals, and other key partners to advance the University's top priorities, as expressed in DU IMPACT 2025. The Director of Development will develop and mature their assigned portfolio of planned gift donors. This will include managing top prospects in pursuit of individual fundraising goals set annually in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development. The Director will serve as a close partner and key resource for other advancement professionals to solicit and close planned gifts. The campus-wide Advancement team is highly collaborative in its work and the Director will be expected to build and foster extensive value-added relationships with his/her campus partners.
The successful candidate will possess a strong capacity for developing relationships with gift planning prospects as well as their advisors and family members, to cultivate and close complex gift plans, as well as conceive and implement customized strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for each prospect. They must possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills as well as possess a deep commitment to a rigorous, holistic educational experience as well as a demonstrated ability to galvanize support to advance this cause.
Essential Functions Fundraising
The Director will develop meaningful and productive relationships with a portfolio of planned gift donors including alumni, friends, and parents. This position is responsible for engaging philanthropic support for the University of Denver, and they will work primarily with planned gift donors assigned to their portfolio. The Director will achieve an annual fundraising goal of $1 million+ from their personal portfolio of prospects and in collaboration with Advancement colleagues. The Director will partner with gift officers across campus to effectively design and execute strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of complex major gifts.
Leadership
Educate colleagues and peers across campus on complex gift planning techniques, and support colleagues in structuring and successfully closing gifts involving complex assets. Engage in the advancement goal-setting process for gift planning metrics. Effectively and responsibly steward budgetary and other resources to advance the University of Denver.
Partnerships & University Citizenship
Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all academic departments and functions, central and unit-based advancement functions, and other campus colleagues, to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices. Model One DU leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to close major gifts ($50,000+) in a relationship-based culture. Knowledge of gift planning techniques and best practices and familiarity with the long-term and complex nature of gift planning. Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and academic/administrative leaders toward closure of transformational gifts. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to represent the University of Denver, and its major initiatives and units, in a variety of capacities. Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and University Officials. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups having competing interests and priorities within the University and community. Cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences and to communicate effectively across cultures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification). 5 years of paid fundraising experience, working within the full spectrum of development, including cultivation, gift solicitations, stewardship, and donor recognition. Experience securing gifts with complex assets.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in business, law, non-profit management, or a related field of study. Experience working in a University setting or similarly complex non-profit environment.
Working Environment
Standard office environment.
Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Ability to travel as needed (estimated 6-8 times/year).
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends, as required
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) October 5, 2022.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 13.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$105,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised:
September 21, 2022
Applications close:
The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. You can learn more about inclusive excellence at the University of Denver by visiting the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.
The University of Denver is seeking a driven, knowledgeable and passionate fundraiser to join our Advancement team as the Director of Development, Gift Planning. This is a unique opportunity for a talented fundraising professional to join a dynamic, growing and purposeful enterprise united around a compelling mission charted by Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement Val Otten.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Gift Planning, the Director of Development is a key fundraising professional for the University of Denver. This position is responsible for cultivating and soliciting a full range of planned gifts from DU alumni and friends in Colorado and nationally. Such gifts include outright gifts of appreciated assets, life income gifts such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, and testamentary gift plans such as bequests and life insurance gifts.
The Director will manage a portfolio of gift planning donors and prospects while also partnering with a campus-wide network of academic leaders, fundraising professionals, and other key partners to advance the University's top priorities, as expressed in DU IMPACT 2025. The Director of Development will develop and mature their assigned portfolio of planned gift donors. This will include managing top prospects in pursuit of individual fundraising goals set annually in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Development. The Director will serve as a close partner and key resource for other advancement professionals to solicit and close planned gifts. The campus-wide Advancement team is highly collaborative in its work and the Director will be expected to build and foster extensive value-added relationships with his/her campus partners.
The successful candidate will possess a strong capacity for developing relationships with gift planning prospects as well as their advisors and family members, to cultivate and close complex gift plans, as well as conceive and implement customized strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for each prospect. They must possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills as well as possess a deep commitment to a rigorous, holistic educational experience as well as a demonstrated ability to galvanize support to advance this cause.
Essential Functions Fundraising
The Director will develop meaningful and productive relationships with a portfolio of planned gift donors including alumni, friends, and parents. This position is responsible for engaging philanthropic support for the University of Denver, and they will work primarily with planned gift donors assigned to their portfolio. The Director will achieve an annual fundraising goal of $1 million+ from their personal portfolio of prospects and in collaboration with Advancement colleagues. The Director will partner with gift officers across campus to effectively design and execute strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of complex major gifts.
Leadership
Educate colleagues and peers across campus on complex gift planning techniques, and support colleagues in structuring and successfully closing gifts involving complex assets. Engage in the advancement goal-setting process for gift planning metrics. Effectively and responsibly steward budgetary and other resources to advance the University of Denver.
Partnerships & University Citizenship
Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all academic departments and functions, central and unit-based advancement functions, and other campus colleagues, to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices. Model One DU leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to close major gifts ($50,000+) in a relationship-based culture. Knowledge of gift planning techniques and best practices and familiarity with the long-term and complex nature of gift planning. Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and academic/administrative leaders toward closure of transformational gifts. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to represent the University of Denver, and its major initiatives and units, in a variety of capacities. Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and University Officials. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups having competing interests and priorities within the University and community. Cultural competency; ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences and to communicate effectively across cultures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification). 5 years of paid fundraising experience, working within the full spectrum of development, including cultivation, gift solicitations, stewardship, and donor recognition. Experience securing gifts with complex assets.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in business, law, non-profit management, or a related field of study. Experience working in a University setting or similarly complex non-profit environment.
Working Environment
Standard office environment.
Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Ability to travel as needed (estimated 6-8 times/year).
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends, as required
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) October 5, 2022.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 13.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$105,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised:
September 21, 2022
Applications close:
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Executive director of development, gift planning job description example 3
Des Moines University executive director of development, gift planning job description
Des Moines University is proud to be a place where people come together to create opportunities. DMU is seeking a Director of Development and Planned Giving who is responsible for the direction and management of DMU's development and planned giving solicitations to alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students, corporations and friends.
The Director will develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive planned giving program. In addition, he/she will foster the growth of best practices in the supporting areas of development, major gifts, and Alumni Relations as related to cultivating and soliciting donors. The Director provides strategic direction and long range/short range planning for all these areas in the context of growing the planned giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of Des Moines University.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 7-10 years of development experience required to include at least three years of related planned giving experience required. Management experience required. Experience in a university or major college setting or the fundraising arena is preferred.
Essential skills:
Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, solicit and close major gifts. Experience in major gifts fundraising, including principle or leadership giving within a higher education institution, non-profit organization or environment of similar complexity. Working knowledge of wealth management, financial planning, tax and charitable gift laws and planned giving vehicles and methods. Ability to extract and analyze data to make effective and efficient decisions about donor strategy and process. Excellent communications and active listening skills, including but not limited to, able to convey and receive verbal and written information effectively and efficiently as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Proven skills necessary to develop and coordinate estate planning programs to promote deferred giving required. Good PC knowledge and skills; knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management. Raisers Edge knowledge preferred. Expertise such as PowerPoint, Excel, programming skills, etc. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and/or conclusions to problems. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
About DMU:
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy outstanding health/medical benefits, a generous retirement match, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering nine graduate degree programs. Join us as we impact the future of medicine and healthcare in our new state-of-the-art campus opening in West Des Moines in 2023.
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Description
Advertised:
18 Aug 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
The Director will develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive planned giving program. In addition, he/she will foster the growth of best practices in the supporting areas of development, major gifts, and Alumni Relations as related to cultivating and soliciting donors. The Director provides strategic direction and long range/short range planning for all these areas in the context of growing the planned giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of Des Moines University.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 7-10 years of development experience required to include at least three years of related planned giving experience required. Management experience required. Experience in a university or major college setting or the fundraising arena is preferred.
Essential skills:
Demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, solicit and close major gifts. Experience in major gifts fundraising, including principle or leadership giving within a higher education institution, non-profit organization or environment of similar complexity. Working knowledge of wealth management, financial planning, tax and charitable gift laws and planned giving vehicles and methods. Ability to extract and analyze data to make effective and efficient decisions about donor strategy and process. Excellent communications and active listening skills, including but not limited to, able to convey and receive verbal and written information effectively and efficiently as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Proven skills necessary to develop and coordinate estate planning programs to promote deferred giving required. Good PC knowledge and skills; knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management. Raisers Edge knowledge preferred. Expertise such as PowerPoint, Excel, programming skills, etc. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and/or conclusions to problems. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
About DMU:
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy outstanding health/medical benefits, a generous retirement match, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering nine graduate degree programs. Join us as we impact the future of medicine and healthcare in our new state-of-the-art campus opening in West Des Moines in 2023.
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Position Description
Advertised:
18 Aug 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
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