AVP, Estate & Gift Planning — Legacy & Philanthropy Leader

CASE international; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding employee benefits

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the Assistant President of Estate & Gift Planning to expand philanthropic support and shape the university’s future through meaningful, transformational giving.

You’ll lead a team, guide complex gift opportunities, and partner with university leaders to turn philanthropic aspiration into lasting impact for FIU’s students, faculty, and community.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive, multi-year Estate and Gift planning program.
• Serves as SME on planned and deferred giving, advising on tax and financial implications of gift planning vehicles.
• Manages a portfolio of major and principal-level gifts, leading identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Negotiates and finalizes terms of complex gifts with legal and financial colleagues as needed.
• Recruits, supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff in Estate and Gift planning.
• Leads annual operating plan and long-term strategy for the program with measurable goals.
• Guides college/school/unit development staff on gift planning strategy and progress meetings with Deans.
• Oversees compliance with gift policies, campaign standards, and tax requirements.

Job description

Florida International University is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the Assistant President of Estate & Gift Planning to expand philanthropic support and shape the university’s future through meaningful, transformational giving.

You’ll lead a team, guide complex gift opportunities, and partner with university leaders to turn philanthropic aspiration into lasting impact for FIU’s students, faculty, and community.