Director of Strategic Philanthropy
6 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Strategic Philanthropy to join our team at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will play a key role in executing our organization's vision for strategic philanthropy, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding high-level donors and prospects.
Key Responsibilities- Represent the organization across the nation and campus, and serve as a key liaison with senior officers and faculty.
- Provide expertise and guidance on all aspects of strategic philanthropy, including complex gift strategies and charitable giving.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with high-level donors and prospects, with a focus on securing seven and eight-figure gifts.
- Collaborate with internal constituencies to support complex philanthropic conversations and develop individualized donor strategies.
- Assist in team administration, including gift documentation, estate administration, and charitable trusts.
- Organize and conduct internal training on charitable planning, gift planning vehicles, and tax-wise philanthropic strategies.
- Maintain technical expertise and stay current on tax and legislative changes that impact donors and philanthropy.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or study in a related field (business administration, tax, or law) or rigorous professional designation (CPA, CFA, securities license) is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a related field, such as tax, estate planning, or philanthropy.
- Proven ability to solicit high-level gifts or equivalent proven experience, particularly in relationship and trust building.
- High ethical standards of behavior, sound judgment, thoughtfulness, respect for confidential personal information, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with and command the respect of senior officers, faculty, and other high-level volunteers.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, with demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Knowledge of PG Calc planned gift software.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the values and mission of higher education.
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.
- Superlative written and verbal communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with excellent judgment and risk assessment.
- Strategic mindset for developing and implementing short and long-term goals.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities as circumstances develop.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Computing proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and the ability to use technology to gather, interpret, and organize data.
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