Senior Director, Planned Giving & Legacy Programs

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 11,500 - 14,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including prescription coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Retirement plan through CalPERS

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Job summary

The California State University is seeking a Senior Director of Planned Giving to join its team. This role involves managing donor relationships and driving fundraising initiatives that support the university's mission. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in planned giving and demonstrated success in securing significant gifts.

This position offers an engaging work environment promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, while providing excellent benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of successful major and planned giving experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving donors.
• Manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects.
• Conceptualize, plan, and implement a growing planned giving fundraising program.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Ethical leadership

Education

Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Administrative computing systems

Job description

The California State University is seeking a Senior Director of Planned Giving to join its team. This role involves managing donor relationships and driving fundraising initiatives that support the university's mission. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in planned giving and demonstrated success in securing significant gifts.

This position offers an engaging work environment promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, while providing excellent benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.