Senior Director, Philanthropy - Gift Planning

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Louisville, Kentucky, US
Strategic fundraising plan execution
Cultivating long-term donor relationships
Securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts
The Senior Director of Philanthropy for Gift Planning is responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan in the area of estate and gift planning

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director of Philanthropy for Gift Planning is responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan in the area of estate and gift planning.
  • This position will play a key role in cultivating long-term relationships with donors who have the capacity to make transformative planned gifts.
  • The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package and compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director of Philanthropy for Gift Planning is responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan in the area of estate and gift planning.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic fundraising plan execution
  • Cultivating long-term donor relationships
  • Securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts
  • Moves management for planned gifts
  • Developing customized stewardship plans
  • Gift-in-kind review and guidance

Nice-to-have

  • Team-oriented fundraising professional
  • Sense of urgency balanced with patience
  • High degree of personal and professional integrity
  • Ability to communicate effectively and frequently
  • Fostering a team-centric culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience
  • Proven fundraising leader in a complex university environment

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