Estate & Gift Planning Director

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a Director of Development, Gift Planning I to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends for securing planned gifts and philanthropy aligned with the university’s mission.

The role manages a portfolio of major and planned gifts, engages with donors, and collaborates with university leadership, legal counsel, and advisors to sustain a culture of philanthropy. Salary starts at $90,000+ and requires a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Four years of major gift fundraising or related work such as high-level sales, financial planning, estate planning law practice, marketing or constituent-based outreach.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for estate, trust and gift planning initiatives aligned with fundraising priorities.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit prospective donors for planned gifts.
• Provide personalized stewardship to existing donors to maintain engagement and support.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to integrate estate planning into campaigns.
• Track and analyze planned giving metrics and donor trends.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Data analytics

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Idaho is seeking a Director of Development, Gift Planning I to develop and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends for securing planned gifts and philanthropy aligned with the university’s mission.

The role manages a portfolio of major and planned gifts, engages with donors, and collaborates with university leadership, legal counsel, and advisors to sustain a culture of philanthropy. Salary starts at $90,000+ and requires a Bachelor's degree.