Interim Director, Pomona Plan & Gift Planning

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Pomona College seeks an Interim Director for the Pomona Plan to provide senior-level gift planning expertise and operational leadership. You will guide life-income strategies, coordinate with Finance and outside partners, and lead initiatives to grow contributions from unaffiliated donors.

The role requires strong judgment, independence, and a commitment to high-touch donor service within a major advancement program. This temporary, full-time position is based in California.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in tax, estate planning or financial planning; e.g., J.D., CFP, CPA, CSPG.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent transportation.
• 7–10 years at a major academic institution with fundraising, gift planning, tax and investment mgmt responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day gift planning support for the Office of the Pomona Plan.
• Helps grow the pipeline of Pomona Plan gifts through technical expertise and strategic support.
• Advices the team on life‑income proposals tailored to donor financial and philanthropic circumstances.
• Executes annual operating plan and long-term revenue/campaign forecasts for Pomona Plan.

Skills

Gift planning

Donor cultivation

Communication

Leadership

Compliance

Education

J.D.

CFP

CPA

CSPG

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pomona College seeks an Interim Director for the Pomona Plan to provide senior-level gift planning expertise and operational leadership. You will guide life-income strategies, coordinate with Finance and outside partners, and lead initiatives to grow contributions from unaffiliated donors.

The role requires strong judgment, independence, and a commitment to high-touch donor service within a major advancement program. This temporary, full-time position is based in California.