Senior Director, Philanthropy - Gift Planning

delphi.louisville.edu

Louisville, Kentucky, US
Strategic fundraising plan execution
Cultivating long-term donor relationships
Securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts
Lead the execution of strategic and tactical Schools and Colleges gift-planning initiatives and marketing efforts to achieve or surpass an annual fundraising goal of no less than $3M

Job Summary

  • Lead the execution of strategic and tactical Schools and Colleges gift-planning initiatives and marketing efforts to achieve or surpass an annual fundraising goal of no less than $3M.
  • Use strategic moves management to manage a portfolio of high-potential individual prospects capable of making 6-7 figure planned gifts.
  • The University of Louisville has an exceptional benefits package.

Matching Summary

Lead the execution of strategic and tactical Schools and Colleges gift-planning initiatives and marketing efforts to achieve or surpass an annual fundraising goal of no less than $3M.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic fundraising plan execution
  • Cultivating long-term donor relationships
  • Securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts
  • Managing a portfolio of high-potential prospects
  • Developing customized stewardship plans
  • Preparing funding proposals and gift agreements

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience
  • Advanced degree and professional fundraising or gift planning certification valued
  • Experience with high-net-worth individuals
  • Experience managing a major gift portfolio

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