Position Title: Senior Director or Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving, University Advancement

Posting Number: U230071

Employer: UB Foundation Activities

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 prospects and donors in key geographic regions, capable of gifts of $100,000 or more (for Sr. Director) or $500,000 or more (for AVP), particularly those of a deferred or more complex nature. Support comparable efforts of key internal partners.
• Draft and support the drafting of gift proposals and ancillary materials designed to encourage planned gifts, specifically bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and lead trusts along with the gifting of assets beyond cash and marketable securities.
• Ability to travel 65% (or 85-90% if regionally based), including local visits, and work evenings and occasional weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of five years (Senior Director) or seven years (Assistant VP) of major and/or planned giving fund-development experience, professional relationship-based sales, or financial advising experience, including personal solicitation.
• Proven track record of individual success in achieving high level measurable goals in a fundraising, sales and/or financial sector environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with individuals with high financial capacity as well as financial and legal advisors.
• Technical/digital competence.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and leading collaboration. The ability to work well both independently and collectively with a diverse team and donor/prospect constituency.
• Ability to travel 65% (or 85-90% if regionally based), including local visits, and work evenings and occasional weekends.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 44352

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