Title: Executive Director of Gift Planning and Major Gifts

VP Area: Advancement & Alumni Relations - UMW

Department: Gift Planning

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $85,000 to $93,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Executive Director of Gift Planning and Major Gifts organizes and manages all aspects of the Gift Planning program for the University of Mary Washington. This is accomplished by building a marketing and communication strategy to help generate planned giving leads, and communicate the impact of testamentary gifts of all kinds.

In addition, the Executive Director will work with donors and prospects to cultivate, qualify and close gifts for UMW (both planned and current use gifts). As the planned giving expert on the team, the Executive Director collaborates with other frontline fundraisers on testamentary gifts of all kinds. The Executive Director will also have responsibility for working on current use major gifts from within their portfolio.

Required Experience:

Eight to 10 years' experience in higher education fundraising or equivalent years in gift planning for a nonprofit.

Additional Considerations:

Preferred KSAs
Flexibility and comfort in working with people of varying ages.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.