Description:

The Director of Gift Planning plays a pivotal role in the university’s advancement efforts by creating and overseeing the strategic development, marketing, and stewardship of planned giving program to support the mission of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

This position requires a deep understanding of charitable gift planning vehicles, excellent marketing skills to promote planned giving opportunities, and strong administrative abilities to ensure compliance and efficient management of gift planning initiatives.

It is important that the Director maintains a thorough understanding of relevant tax, probate, trust and financial/estate planning information and assists with gifts of real property and assists with estate administration services as well.

The Director of Gift Planning will maintain and effectively market a legacy giving society, analyze current and future opportunities, manage a portfolio of planned giving donors and high potential prospects and, create detailed stewardship plans and outreach strategies to meet ambitious goals for long-term revenue growth.

The Director of Gift Planning serves as the senior development professional in lifetime testamentary gifts, and is responsible for providing leadership for the implementation and administration of the campus-wide gift planning program, in accordance with industry best practices.

The Director works with a team of professional and administrative staff, chief development officers, and major gifts officers in all university colleges, programs, and university-affiliated foundations in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of planned giving donors.

This position also manages key internal and external relationships to promote the marketing, acceptance, risk management, and administration of deferred and complex outright gifts.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Division of University Advancement is one of seven administrative divisions at North Carolina A&T State University. Our mission is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division’s resources, strengthening the university’s brand, and improving communications.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of America’s highly-respected universities, focused on interdisciplinary research, creative scholarship, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community service and engagement.

North Carolina A&T State University is one of seventeen institutions of The University of North Carolina System and is a Land-Grant and “High Research Activity” institution committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service.

The University offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The University enrolls approximately 11,000 students and employs more than 1,800 faculty and staff.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in estate planning, nonprofit management, fundraising, financial planning, business administration, law, or related field preferred.

Five or more years work experience in university or non-profit philanthropy, wealth management, legal or financial disciplines involving estate planning with demonstrated success in cultivating and soliciting planned gifts.

Strong knowledge of charitable gift planning vehicles, tax laws, and regulations related to philanthropy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire donors.

Proficiency in marketing and communications, including digital marketing channels and content development.

Experience in database management and donor stewardship.

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff, volunteers, donors, and professional advisors.

Preferred:

Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Experience working in charitable gift planning in a complex non-profit organization.

Experience supervising personnel. Experience securing significant gifts.

Experience in law, accounting, financial planning, or trust/estate administration.

Knowledge of best practices in charitable gift planning, as evidenced by presentations, publications, or experience in a high-performing gift planning office.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.