Executive Director, Major Gifts - Gift Planning

Job description

About the Opportunity Job Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Individual Giving, the Executive Director of Major Gifts, Gift Planning will develop a broad strategic plan for an integrated, proactive gift planning program that is designed to maximize fundraising potential from prospects and provide stewardship to donors. The Executive Director will be responsible for the execution of this plan including monitoring its success and assessing necessary course corrections to meet its stated goals. The Executive Director will oversee and manage the current gift planning portfolio, which includes Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Pooled Income Funds, Bequests and Life Estates. He/She will act as main point of contact with outside, third party administrators. The Executive Director will work to successfully identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects as a part of the overall University Advancement strategy and as an integral part of a campaign. The Executive Director will work in collaboration with Northeastern’s colleges, centers, and the central advancement team to cultivate planned giving support for the university. While conducting all dutie...