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Assistant/Associate Director of Planned Giving

Employer
Colgate University
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 28, 2021

Job Details

Department Statement
Colgate University, a top-ranked liberal arts college, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Planned Giving to support planned and estate gift administration. This position is accountable for the proper execution, recording and administration of planned gifts, tracks overall planned giving outcomes, supports fundraising staff with planned giving proposals, processes gifts-in-kind, and is responsible for understanding gift acceptance policies and the stewardship of planned gifts.

Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement, having successfully raised over $480 million from more than 34,500 community members during Passion for The Climb: The Campaign for Colgate, completed in 2012. On an annual basis, more than 56% of Colgate’s alumni engage with the University through philanthropy, volunteering, or engaging at online and in person programs, including signature events like Reunion that draws in more than 2500 alumni and guests. This tradition of philanthropy paired with strong levels of alumni affinity position Colgate well for even greater success, as the Vice President and his team prepare to lead the community into an historic and comprehensive campaign.

At this pivotal moment in the University’s history, Colgate is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Planned Giving to play an integral role in supporting the Advancement team. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and “customer service” skills, the ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external entities, must be accurate and detail oriented, and possess relevant skills that can include experience in fundraising, administration, financial services, bookkeeping, or legal areas. Accountabilities
Level of appointment will be determined by experience and education level.

Accountable for the proper execution and administration of planned gifts. Ensures planned gifts are accurately accounted for, properly received and correctly documented. Accountable for providing expert advice on technical aspects of planned giving, including acceptance of gifts-in-kind. Responsible for stewardship of planned gifts. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in planned gift administration. Professional Experience/ Qualifications
  • Outstanding skills in oral and written communication required.
  • Ability to travel, often extensively.
  • Familiarity or aptitude for tax law.
  • Ability to connect well with volunteers.
  • Must be well organized and a self-starter.
  • Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of constituents on a daily basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Planned Giving, Advancement, legal or financial experience preferred.
Experience and/or degree in para-legal preferred. Education
Education and/or experience in the activities listed in the Accountabilities section is preferred. Job Open Date 07/28/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.

Company

Colgate University

Colgate is a distinctive, leading American university known for its intellectual rigor, world-class professors, campus of stunning beauty, and alumni famously loyal to their alma mater.

Time and time again, the world has shown an urgent need for citizens with the ability to create, explore, examine, and connect human knowledge. Colgate University has been answering that call through centuries of academic rigor in the liberal arts tradition.

Colgate attracts world-renowned faculty in a breadth of subject matters as well as innovative leaders in higher-ed administration, all dedicated to building on an educational tradition that has prepared generations of Colgate graduates for success. 

Colgate is deeply invested in employees’ success, and we all work together to ensure that students receive the premier education that is at the University’s core.

The Colgate campus, ranked as one of the most beautiful in the nation, is a place where students develop lifelong bonds with each other, faculty, and staff.

Colgate is located in the village of Hamilton, a community of about 3,800 residents who enjoy downtown’s art galleries and restaurants and who take pride in the many historic homes and public buildings.

Colgate University

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