Director of Gift Planning

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Director of Gift Planning

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Department:

College Advancement

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Jan 4, 2023

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

157474

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Job Description:

The Division of College Advancement at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Director of Gift Planning

. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of College Advancement, this senior level fund raising professional will solicit lifetime and estate planning gifts. Additionally, this position is responsible for a comprehensive estate planning and communications program.

The Division of College Advancement includes the offices of Development & Fundraising and Alumni Engagement. The primary goals of the Division are to increase the level of private support for the College, strengthen alumni traditions and networks, and build long-term relationships that advance the reputation and visibility of the College. To learn more about the College or the Division, please visit www.oneonta.edu

or https://suny.oneonta.edu/division-college-advancement

Duties include but not limited to:

Manage a portfolio of planned and major gift donors; Serve as a resource about estate planning for all gift officers in the Division; Travel regionally and nationally for in-person meetings and events; Collaborate with and support leadership volunteers, the President of the College, the Vice President for College Advancement, and other colleagues to obtain significant gifts and planned gift commitments; Administer and promote charitable gift annuity program; direct strategy and implement a comprehensive communications plan for gifts through estate planning.

Base Salary:

$80,000 -Commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits

Requirements:

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, estate planning, financial services, higher education or other non-profit, or related field

Excellent presentation and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively as member of a team

Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

A valid driver's license

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise raising planned and major gifts

Skill using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT or similar data base program

Experience using Planned Giving Manager software

Experience working with and serving diverse populations

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it is the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=157474

Please upload a resume and letter of interest. Contact information for three professional references will be required later in the interview process.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment

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Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu