Strategic Director, Planned Giving & Major Gifts

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead comprehensive efforts in managing and cultivating planned giving prospects. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for a Master’s, and at least 7 years of relevant experience.

You will collaborate with various teams and donors to enhance giving strategies across the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and other health sciences schools. Skills in campaign management and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in education and experience; Master’s preferred.
• 7 years related experience.
• Proven ability to work successfully in a campaign environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned giving efforts for VP&S, managing a portfolio of planned giving prospects.
• Identify and cultivate planned giving donors from alumni, patients, and friends.
• Liaison with Columbia University Planned Giving and other health sciences schools.
• Manage planned giving marketing and communications.

Skills

Campaign experience

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization skills

Knowledge of word processing programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an Executive Director of Planned Giving to lead comprehensive efforts in managing and cultivating planned giving prospects. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for a Master’s, and at least 7 years of relevant experience.

You will collaborate with various teams and donors to enhance giving strategies across the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and other health sciences schools. Skills in campaign management and communication are essential.