Assistant Director of Gift Planning

$72,445 - $72,445/Yr

Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Flagstaff, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Gift Planning at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is responsible for overseeing donor cultivation activities and integrating planned giving into the university's strategic fundraising efforts. This hybrid position involves collaborating with development officers to diversify funding resources, engage donors in long-term financial planning, and manage a portfolio of major and planned gift prospects. The role aims to secure significant contributions and achieve annual fundraising goals while enhancing the donor experience through targeted marketing and communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and engage a comprehensive portfolio of major and planned gift prospects.
• Annually solicit major and planned gifts and raise funds toward the Advancement | Foundation's fundraising objectives.
• Execute face-to-face and virtual visits with donors.
• Partner with development officers, deans, and campus leadership to identify planned giving prospects and secure gifts.
• Collaborate with university partners to secure alumni and friends' planned gift commitments.
• Create and execute a strategic marketing plan and campaigns to acquire new gift planning prospects.
• Develop relevant gift planning content for multi-channel campaigns, website, newsletters, etc.
• Track responses to marketing campaigns and assess their effectiveness.
• Collaborate on the organization and execution of high-profile gift planning events.
• Ensure the Gift Planning website and fundraising dashboards are accurate and showcase current campaigns.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies that enhance the overall donor experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; and 3-5 years of experience managing meaningful giving relationships with a portfolio of individuals who can be high-level planned gift donors; and 2-4 years of management experience.
• Direct experience with fundraising.
• Knowledge of estate planning, including blended gifts, wills, trusts, and beneficiary gifts.
• Proven track record of developing and managing meaningful giving relationships with a portfolio of high-level planned gift individuals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within a donor database.
• Event and project management experience.
• Experience working in higher education or non-profit setting.
• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Experience in estate giving principles and best practices.
• Comprehensive campaign experience.

Benefits

• Generous health, dental and vision insurance.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program.
• 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year.
• Tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.