Director for Leadership and Planned Giving

Spelman College - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Director

Hybrid - Atlanta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Director for Leadership and Planned Giving will provide direct supervision for the strategic planning, programs and activities of the Leadership and Gift Planning department and will assist the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Relations on achieving Spelman College fundraising efforts. The Director for Leadership and Planned Giving will lead the individual high-dollar fundraising efforts of the College through planning, management, and evaluation of fundraising strategies. They will provide leadership and advice on prospect moves management and oversee the operational budget for the team. The Director for Leadership and Planned Giving will also provide guidance regarding the planning for future comprehensive campaigns. The Director for Leadership and Planned Giving will spearhead the planned giving efforts for the College and continue to build a comprehensive planned giving program. This position will manage a small portfolio in addition to team management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effectiveness of the prospect strategy.
• Maximize the work of leadership and planned giving fundraisers by analyzing data and developing strategies for securing contributions.
• Support the AVP in achieving divisional priorities and targets.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Services Department to build a pool of prospective leadership and planned giving prospects.
• Track moves management and progress toward leadership and planned giving fundraising goals.
• Ensure the development of all necessary leadership and planned giving collateral and a communication plan.
• Manage a small portfolio to identify, negotiate, and close substantial gifts and pledges.
• Represent Spelman College in fundraising efforts in local and national communities.
• Partner with other members of the Advancement Leadership Team to ensure effective division-wide collaboration.
• Supervise at least four direct and indirect reports representing the leadership and planned giving team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 6 - 8 years of successful fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in leadership and planned giving.
• Prior experience with planning, executing and completing a capital or comprehensive campaign is strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of planned giving principles and execution of planned giving documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people and organizations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing skills for proposals, reports, and other documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and legal documents.
• Intermediate level computer skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer
• Smoke-free campus