Executive Director, Planned Giving & Major Gifts

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead frontline fundraising for gifts of $25,000+. You will manage a high-value portfolio of alumni, corporate leaders, foundations, and friends to secure six- and seven-figure commitments in support of NJIT's priorities.

You will partner with deans and leadership to shape fundraising strategy, craft proposals, and provide strategic donor briefings, while collaborating across Advancement to advance NJIT's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
• Proven track record of closing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of ~125 major and principal gift prospects.
• Conduct at least 144 prospect and donor meetings annually.
• Complete a minimum of 30 major gift solicitations or proposals annually, securing $1M+ in commitments.
• Draft compelling proposals and donor communications.
• Prepare strategic donor briefings for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with deans and unit leadership to align fundraising with academic priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Portfolio management

Donor meetings

Proposal drafting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead frontline fundraising for gifts of $25,000+. You will manage a high-value portfolio of alumni, corporate leaders, foundations, and friends to secure six- and seven-figure commitments in support of NJIT's priorities.

You will partner with deans and leadership to shape fundraising strategy, craft proposals, and provide strategic donor briefings, while collaborating across Advancement to advance NJIT's mission.