Senior Gift Planning Director — Flexible Hours

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Executive Director of Gift Planning to provide strategic direction and oversee a campus-wide gift planning program. You will partner across Advancement to integrate gift planning into fundraising strategy and manage complex, deferred gifts.

The role leads a team, develops policies, and ensures donor service quality while tracking performance metrics and reporting to Advancement leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in institutional advancement or related field.
• Deep knowledge of estate planning vehicles and gift planning strategies; solid understanding of related tax considerations.
• Proven success securing significant planned gift commitments and leading complex discussions
• Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams and cross‑functional partnerships

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for a campus-wide gift planning program.
• Lead identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift planning prospects.
• Oversee compliant administration of planned and complex gifts and estates.
• Partner with legal, financial, and internal stakeholders to secure commitments.
• Prepare regular reports to Advancement leadership and college/unit leaders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Donor engagement

Staff leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Estate planning knowledge

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

8+ years advancement experience

Tools

Donor databases

Planned giving software

Microsoft Office

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Executive Director of Gift Planning to provide strategic direction and oversee a campus-wide gift planning program. You will partner across Advancement to integrate gift planning into fundraising strategy and manage complex, deferred gifts.

The role leads a team, develops policies, and ensures donor service quality while tracking performance metrics and reporting to Advancement leadership.