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Senior Director of Gift Planning

Position Number: 6424819
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Senior Director of Gift Planning

Job Identification: 19055
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What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Senior Director of Gift Planning to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects for planned gifts in support of Baylor University and to assist the Assistant Vice President for Gift Planning in executing the planned giving program.

A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of planned giving fundraising experience with a high level of knowledge and expertise in the areas of estate and financial planning fundamentals is required.

A Master's degree and fiveyears of planned giving fundraising experience is preferred.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Building trust and fostering deep donor relationships
Ability to communicate complex concepts to donors is essential for engaging and convincing them of the value of the gift.
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to secure major gifts
Understanding the legal aspects of charitable giving and gift annuities is vital for compliance and effective stewardship
Utilizing donor management databases and tracking donor data is important for developing targeted marketing strategies
Knowledge of financial planning and tax laws is necessary for understanding the financial implications of gifts and managing the gift acceptance process

What You Will Do

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a personal portfolio of prospective donors, demonstrating expertise in planned giving
Collaborate with and assist the Directors of Development to plan, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure planned and blended gifts
Actively network within the fundraising, gift planning, and allied professionals' communities
Collaborate with AVP to plan and implement specialized training for staff, donors, volunteers, and external constituents
Collaborate with AVP to design and implement stewardship strategies for Old Main Society members
Maintain current knowledge of gift planning methods
Collaborate with AVP to plan and implement a planned giving marketing plan, including newsletters, direct-mail pieces, website, and e-communications
With the AVP, establish yearly measurable goals/objectives, related metrics for new gift commitments secured, proposals made, new prospects qualified, and prospect meetings held
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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