Director of Estate and Gift Planning (2606)

Join us at an institution that is on the move and making a
difference in the lives of students while improving the quality of
life in our communities, our region and our world! Be a part of a
dedicated team who also enjoy the benefits of living in our
beautiful region of the country.

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a
Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution and
the state designated lead institution in health professions. Idaho
State serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho
Falls, Twin Falls and Anchorage, Alaska. We are leading the way in
cutting-edge research and developing innovative solutions for
real-world problems from technology and cybersecurity to health
services and health outcomes.

ISU and the ISU Foundation are seeking candidates who want to help
engage donors and open the doors to opportunity as a Director of
Estate and Gift Planning. This position is responsible for
philanthropic initiatives including the identification,
qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewarding deferred
gifts and life income stream gifts as a key area of opportunity for
Idaho State University.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Major Donor Engagement and Fundraising
• Development Relationship Enhancement Strategies
• Collaboration
• Constituent Portfolio Management

  Qualifications vary based on each position and range
  Minimum Qualifications include:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of fundraising with experience
  securing planned gifts.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related
  discipline or field
• Understanding of complex outright gifts, charitable life-income
  and estate gift structures. Competency using donor management and
  planned giving software programs, the Microsoft Office package, and
  standard office equipment.

  Preferred Qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline/field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years successful experience and
  proficiency in securing planned gifts.
• Experience with complex outright gifts, real estate gifts,
  charitable life-income and estate gift structures, family wealth
  planning, and multi-generational estate planning
  strategies.
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge donor management
  system.
• Proven track record of formulating and executing effective
  philanthropic strategies and growing contributions through planned
  giving vehicles.

  To see the specific job descriptions and information about the work
  environment/workweek/travel please refer to the Idaho State
  University job postings at: https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2148?c=isu

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