Director, Gift Planning

The University of
Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Office of Philanthropy is
currently seeking a Director, Gift
Planning. 

Benefits:
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes
wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This
position participates in a retirement program that must be selected
and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive
a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of
vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave,
unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;
professional learning and development programs; tuition remission
for employees and their dependents at any University System of
Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking
options (if applicable per job). 
Primary
Duties:

Direct day-to-day
operations of gift planning. Set goals for productivity and
efficiency in gift solicitation. Plan effective allocation of
resources.
Actively solicits gifts
from individuals. Prepares proposals on gift contributions.
Works with donor’s
lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors to provide technical
and legal oversight from the University’s perspective.
Conceptualizes and
oversees planned giving marketing strategies.
Oversees general office
administration, including gift acceptance of planned gifts, and
administration of bequests.
Oversees development and
management of planned giving data, including adding, updating, and
deleting records as necessary.
Trains and educates
subordinate staff and development directors on concepts of planned
giving.
Develops and cultivates
planned giving proposals and present development projects to
prospects for deferred and outright gifts for University and
schools.
Provides technical
expertise in gift planning to current and prospective donors
regarding the tax and financial aspects and consequences of various
planned giving programs, to ensure the best interests of both the
donor and the University are met.
Performs other duties as
assigned.

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree
or JD preferred.

Experience: Eight (8) years of development
experience with negotiation and management of third party planned
giving vendors and at least four (4) years in planned giving,
preferably within an institution of higher education.
Supervisory
Experience: Four (4) years of direct management
involved in recruitment, training, performance, and professional
development of staff.

Certification/Licensure:

Other:
Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of
position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable
requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of
applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate
both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to
support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training,
and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to
demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values
of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and
Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range:
$135,000 – $145,000 (Commensurate with education and
experience) 
UMB is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance
related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at
HRJobs@umaryland.edu.  
If you anticipate needing
a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment
process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation
Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only
inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation
will be responded to from this email address.