Director of Planned Giving & Donor Strategy

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Director of Planned Giving to lead NJIT's comprehensive planned giving program, including strategy, marketing, and donor stewardship. You will manage a portfolio of prospects, develop proposals, and coordinate with vendor partners to raise awareness of planned gifts.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in advancement, with expertise in planned giving, tax considerations, and estate planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a law degree or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in advancement with track record of soliciting and closing gifts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of planned giving, gift tax laws, and estate planning concepts.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive planned giving program.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, educate, solicit, and steward planned, estate, and outright gifts.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects and select major gift prospects.
• Develop proposals for donors and coordinate documentation for planned gifts.
• Set annual goals for planned giving and oversee vendor marketing initiatives.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Planned giving knowledge

Communication

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Pentera

PG Calc

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Director of Planned Giving to lead NJIT's comprehensive planned giving program, including strategy, marketing, and donor stewardship. You will manage a portfolio of prospects, develop proposals, and coordinate with vendor partners to raise awareness of planned gifts.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in advancement, with expertise in planned giving, tax considerations, and estate planning.