Job title: Director of Development, Gift Planning
Company: University of Maryland
Job description: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, Gift Planning, the Director of Development, Gift Planning will serve as a planned giving officer on behalf of the Division of University Relations at the University of Maryland. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification of major gift prospects/donors and for the application of planned giving techniques/strategies to secure future estate/trust gift commitments, with a focus on blended gift outcomes (combined outright and planned giving). They will identify and engage regional development markets in collaboration with development colleagues and maintain development travel schedules. This person will initiate first alumni contact for the university and coordinate with all development staff and gift stewardship activities with donor relations.
The Director of Development, Gift Planning will work closely with college/unit fundraising programs, Leadership Annual Giving, Regional Giving, Central teams, and the Alumni Association on donor/gift strategies. Further, they will develop a major gifts pipeline ($50,000 and above) to build a qualified prospect base for the university. They will serve as a liaison between the faculty, staff, students, and potential supporters (primarily individuals). Similarly, they will also serve as a liaison among the faculty and staff of the assigned unit(s) and/or project(s), and the Office of the Vice President for University Relations.
The position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends.
Regular local travel is required and out of area travel approximately 25% to 40% of the time.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
7 years of fundraising or closely related experience, with at least 5 of those years in the planned giving field. Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising while applying planned giving expertise to gift strategies and structures. Experience staffing donor volunteers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Self-motivated, disciplined professional with the ability to assertively create and cultivate relationships with donors and collaborate with colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to strategize, solicit and close major gifts ($50,000 and above) and principal gifts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to relate with department chairs, center directors, and research faculty in order to articulate our priorities, accomplishments, and aspirations to these diverse external audiences.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a large university with an integrated development program.
- Ability to work with a CRM platform and planned giving software packages.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s or other graduate degree, with strong preference for the J.D. degree.
- Current certification in estate/planned giving, such as CFP, CAP, etc. is desired.
- Familiarity with higher education/educational organizations and academic fundraising.
- Familiarity or background in basic wealth/financial and asset management.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including ; ; , , and coverage; ; ; and .
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Salary commensurate with education and experience with a base salary starting at $120,935.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Regular local travel is required and out of area travel approximately 25% to 40% of the time.
Posting Date: 08/15/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 08/22/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Cover Letter
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Expected salary: $120935 per year
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job date: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:26:18 GMT
