Sr. Director of Development  Gift Planning

　　Requisition ID: 2023-7073

　　of Openings: 1Location: US-UT-LoganCategory: Program Management and SupportPosition Type: Benefited Full-TimeJob Classification: ExemptCollege: University AdvancementDepartment: Vice President-Univ AdvancementAdvertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

　　OverviewThe Sr. Director of Development-Gift Planning (Development Officer SR) provides overall guidance and management of the planned giving program and team. She/he is responsible for the acquisition of philanthropic planned gifts and evaluating gift planning officer performance. The Sr. Director enhances the performance of other fundraisers by helping them develop planned giving and complex gift competencies, providing feedback and perspective on their fundraising approach/methods, coaching them to realize their optimal performance and objectives, and traveling with gift officers to assist donors in achieving their philanthropic goals.  She/he will identify planned giving prospects to help achieve USU advancement's goals.

　　As a development leader on the USU development team, the Sr. Director of Development-Gift Planning is highly collaborative, committed to a culture of excellence, demonstrates advanced fundraising competencies and helps lead USU's sustained fundraising success and growth. The Sr. Director of Gift Planning reports to the AVP of Central Development.

　　This position requires extensive public contact with high-level alumni, donors and volunteers. Travel is required.

　　ResponsibilitiesCore responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Lead the day-to-day planning and oversight of the gift planning development team and drive fundraising activity related to major gift portfolios.Develop and implement both annual and long-range goals, objectives and strategies to maximize private support through various sources (individuals, alumni, friends and planned giving vehicles) for Utah State University.Manage staff, including team member recruitment, retention, performance management, coaching and development. Supervise the activities of gift planning officers. Facilitate professional development of staff to build fundraising competencies by utilizing internal and external resources.Implement strategies, activities, and materials that promote planned giving vehicles and communicate effectively the tax advantages and how planned gifts are beneficial components in charitable estate planning.Enhances the performance of unit-based fundraisers by helping them develop planned giving and complex gift competencies, providing feedback and perspective on their fundraising approach/methods, and coaching them to realize their optimal performance and gift acquisition objectives.Collaborate with USU leaders and development peers to link donors passions with USU priorities and ensure a gratifying gift and/or engagement experience.Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward planned giving prospects to advance philanthropy at USU.Utilizing the suite of advancement resources, provide regular individual and team progress reports on gift planning officer and unit performance. Ensure... For full info follow application link.USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).