Strategic Gift Planning Leader

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Job summary

Temple University’s Institutional Advancement Department seeks an Executive Director of Gift Planning to lead charitable gift planning, estate planning, and complex asset gifts. The role focuses on high-capacity donors and strategic consultation to advance campaign priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of ~50 donors, collaborate across units, and travel regionally and nationally to cultivate relationships. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in charitable gift planning, principal gifts, estate planning, major gift fundraising, or related advancement leadership within higher education, healthcare, or a comparable nonprofit organization.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on charitable gift planning and estate planning.
• Support AVP in gift planning program priorities, including marketing, stewardship, and program development.
• Develop sophisticated gift planning proposals and strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 high-capacity prospects and donors.
• Travel locally, regionally, and nationally to cultivate donor relationships.

Skills

Gift planning

Donor relations

Strategic fundraising

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years in planned giving or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temple University’s Institutional Advancement Department seeks an Executive Director of Gift Planning to lead charitable gift planning, estate planning, and complex asset gifts. The role focuses on high-capacity donors and strategic consultation to advance campaign priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of ~50 donors, collaborate across units, and travel regionally and nationally to cultivate relationships. Hybrid work arrangement available.