Director of Planned Giving

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Director of Planned Giving reporting to the Executive Director of Family Philanthropy. The role provides leadership for major and planned giving under the Department of Donor and Alumni Relations, building relationships with donors, alumni, and families to secure meaningful outright and deferred gifts.

The Director will lead the development and execution of strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, managing a portfolio of 70-75

Qualifications

• Experience leading major and planned giving programs.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, alumni, and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive plan for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Hold face-to-face meetings with prospective donors.
• Grow the Legacy Giving Society by engaging alumni and friends in estate plans.

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Family Philanthropy, the Director of Planned Giving provides leadership for major and planned giving under the auspices of the Department of Donor and Alumni Relations. The Director will build relationships with donors, alumni, and families to secure meaningful outright and deferred gifts, increasing Howard’s fundraising capacity.

Building on the recent increase in interest in and gifts to Howard, the Director will assist in the development and execution of a proactive plan for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship by holding face-to-face meetings with prospective donors, managing a portfolio of 70-75 individuals. The Director will grow Howard’s Legacy Giving Society, primarily focusing on alumni and friends of the University interested in joining the Legacy Giving Society by including Howard in their estate plans.