Director, Gift Planning & Major Gifts Strategy

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job description

Director of Gift Planning, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

The Director of Gift Planning serves as a gift and estate planning fundraiser for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Gift Planning, the Director will be an integral partner in the planning, managing, and executing gift planning activities for the UNLV campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects capable of making transformational gifts.
• Generate philanthropic gifts from donors through multiple planned giving vehicles such as testamentary bequests, charitable trusts, life income, real estate, and closely‑held securities.
• Secure transformational estate gifts that may impact campus‑wide initiatives.
• Develop a pipeline of future planned giving donors to UNLV.
• Collaborate with units such as Alumni Engagement, Communications, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Development, Board Relations, and Prospect Research Services.
• Work with trustees and volunteers to identify and cultivate prospective donors.
• Assist with the management of a network of estate planners, attorneys, trust officers, etc., who serve as a Gift Planning Advisor Network.
• Work evenings and/or weekends as necessary; regular travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience.
• At least three (3) years of planned giving fundraising experience within a large research university or experience as a practicing attorney with demonstrated philanthropic expertise.
• No prior supervisory or direct management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and experience in soliciting and securing planned gifts.
• Evidence of effectiveness in building and sustaining relationships with donors, staff and partners.
• Working knowledge of the legal, tax and procedural aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, fiduciary duties, estate and trust tax preparation, and accounting.
• Legal and tax knowledge and understanding of charitable giving including current and evolving trends in planned giving.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking to acquire, engage, upgrade, and steward donors.

Salary

$105,000–$115,000.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard