Job Posting Information
Position Type |
Administrative Staff |
Classification Title |
Administrative Staff |
Position Title |
Assistant/Associate Director of Gift Planning |
Position Number |
A00237 |
Pay Grade Level |
AD 01 |
Salary |
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Department |
Gift Planning |
Posting Number |
S 121301417 |
Full or Part Time |
Full Time |
Number of Months |
12 |
Position End Date |
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FTE |
1 |
Work Schedule |
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Basic Function |
Fundraising subject matter expert in the area of charitable giving arrangements who serves as a consultative resource for fundraising staff, internal financial/legal colleagues, donors, and professional advisors on matters associated with charitable gift planning, related administrative policies, tax matters, and gift documentation requirements. Secures major and planned giving commitments (both outright and deferred), along with annual gifts, through the management of personal portfolio. Travels extensively seeking philanthropic support. |
Essential Job Functions |
- Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects and donors for the position's own portfolio - with a focus on alumni in or approaching their 50th class reunion year - through donor-initiated gift planning inquiries, gift planning marketing responses, and analytics related to gift planning.
- Provides accurate and timely advice, calculations, proposals, documents, and other assistance to development officers, outside advisors, donors, and other inquiring parties with regard to the technical aspects of outright and deferred gifts (including tax, estate, and financial considerations).
- Ensures that all university/division/department standards, procedures and processes are followed, both personally and in guidance provided to others.
- Stays current with and maintains professional knowledge about tax laws, regulatory changes, industry best practices, standards and other technical aspects of charitable gift planning.
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Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's Degree
- Assistant Director: Experience of 3 years in fundraising, charitable gift planning or related areas of law, taxation, trusts or investments.
- Associate Director: Experience of 4-6 years in fundraising, charitable gift planning or related areas of law, taxation, trusts or investments.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Direct experience in a gift planning role at a non-profit or higher education organization.
- Juris Doctorate (JD), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, and/or similar professional designation.
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Physical Demands |
- Occasional 10 lbs or more.
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Contact(s) |
Jason Shuba |
Contact Phone/Extension |
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Contact Email |
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Open Date |
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Close Date |
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Open Until Filled |
No |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Additional Information |
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Denison University Background Check Statement |
Background Screening Statement
The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment. |
Denison University EEO Statement |
EEO Statement
Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (
IDEA) at
Denison Forward.
ADA Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at
HR@denison.edu. |
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