"Planned Giving Coordinator"

Job Summary

The Planned Giving Coordinator (PGC) will partner the planned giving team, comprised of an Assistant VP of Planned Giving and a Planned Giving Officer, with operational, marketing, and stewardship support to ensure efficiency, visibility, and meaningful donor engagement. This position will support planned giving outreach using various platforms, provide administrative support in maintaining accurate records, correspondence, reporting, and analytics, assist in stewardship of planned giving donors, provide event support, and other projects and tasks as needed to support overall program goals.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, business administration, or marketing and communications or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields with related experience equivalent to a master’s degree.
• Considerable organizational and event/project management skills.
• Outstanding customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and financially savvy.
• Considerable ability working independently and collaboratively.
• Considerable planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills.
• Considerable project coordination experience, general management or related field.
• Considerable experience with donor databases and CRM systems as well as vendor platforms/portals, including executive report generation.
• Proven track record of excellence in position and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for PMP (Project Management Professional Certification). Considerable project coordination experience, general management or related field in a higher education setting.

Conditions of Employment

(Not specified in detail)

Job Open Date

08/27/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

09/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

(Not specified)

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

The Old Dominion University (ODU) Advancement team is multifaceted, encompassing various offices and initiatives focused on advancing the university’s mission through fundraising, research, and partnerships. These teams work to enhance ODU’s standing in teaching, research, and public service by securing private financial support, fostering research and innovation, and strengthening ties with external partners.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.