Senior Planned Giving Strategist

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Associate Director of Planned Giving at University System of New Hampshire leads plans and strategies to maximize planned gift opportunities, maintains an active donor portfolio, and partners with major gift officers on pipeline development and closing gifts.

The hybrid, Durham-based role requires a bachelor's degree with at least four years fundraising experience, strong interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to travel for donor meetings and estate-related activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years fundraising experience or equivalent.
• Proven success managing a donor portfolio and closing gifts.
• Ability to translate leadership vision into actionable plans and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active portfolio of planned gifts and solicit complex gifts.
• Partner with staff to devise solicitation strategies for major gifts.
• Build external relationships with financial advisors and attorneys.

Skills

Donor portfolio management

Moves management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Independent work

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Database technologies

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

The Associate Director of Planned Giving at University System of New Hampshire leads plans and strategies to maximize planned gift opportunities, maintains an active donor portfolio, and partners with major gift officers on pipeline development and closing gifts.

The hybrid, Durham-based role requires a bachelor's degree with at least four years fundraising experience, strong interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to travel for donor meetings and estate-related activities.