"Associate/Senior Associate Director, Gift Planning"

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Gift Planning, the Associate/Senior Associate Director of Gift Planning is a key fundraising position within the Development Office. The Associate/Senior Associate Director plays a significant role in meeting the goal of increasing the number of planned gifts for the University. Primary responsibilities include: cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends, with a focus on the specialty area of gift planning including bequests, life-income gifts, complex gift transactions, and outright major and principal gifts as appropriate; collaborating and partnering with other Boston College fundraisers in developing donor strategy and/or presenting planned gift options to viable prospects in both the Greater Boston area and other US regions; responding to planned giving inquiries and preparing qualified gift proposals; developing productive working relationships with key volunteers whose goal is to promote planned gifts among their peers; training advancement colleagues and volunteers in gift planning and its impact and importance; attending gift planning or other University cultivation events and regional events as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range for this position is listed according to the levels listed below, with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations. This position is based in Chestnut Hill and requires regular on-site presence. Associate Director: at least one year of experience $102,150 - $127,700; Associate Director: at least three years of experience $115,550 - $144,450; Sr. Associate Director: at least five years of experience $127,550 - $159,450.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year (Associate Director level 1) three years (Associate Director level 2) or five years (Senior Associate Director) of professional fundraising experience concentrated in gift planning and preferably in a higher education setting. Other professional experience in related fields including estate planning, trust and estate management, and charitable giving tax law will be considered. Also required is the ability to articulate complicated gift planning concepts to donors, professional advisors, and internal constituents including trustees, volunteers, development staff and faculty leadership. Must meet specific annual goals for contacts and solicitations; and, work closely with the Executive Director in furthering the long-term, multi-year goals of the department. To be successful, the candidate must be self-motivated, a collegial and collaborative team player, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated tact and maturity in difficult or sensitive situations. Travel, evening and weekend work is required to fulfill responsibilities. Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PG Calc or other gift planning software, is expected. Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.