Senior Director of Planned Giving & Donor Growth

Oufoundation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Foundation in Norman seeks an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead a robust planned giving program across the OU Foundation and affiliated campuses. You will provide strategic vision, develop donor-centric plans, and coordinate with development colleagues to maximize contributions.

The role emphasizes portfolio management, stewardship, and proactive engagement with principal prospects. A Bachelor's degree and extensive fundraising experience are required; CFRE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or closely related field.
• 10+ years of fundraising experience, including five years in planned giving.
• CFRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planned giving program strategy and operations.
• Advance donor cultivation and stewardship efforts across OU Foundation.
• Develop annual marketing plans to raise awareness of planned giving opportunities.
• Collaborate with OU campuses and advancement staff to maximize contributions.
• Travel about 25% of the time to engage donors and prospects.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations or closely related field

CFRE certification (preferred)

Job description

OU Foundation in Norman seeks an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead a robust planned giving program across the OU Foundation and affiliated campuses. You will provide strategic vision, develop donor-centric plans, and coordinate with development colleagues to maximize contributions.

The role emphasizes portfolio management, stewardship, and proactive engagement with principal prospects. A Bachelor's degree and extensive fundraising experience are required; CFRE is preferred.