Senior Planned Giving Officer

Senior Planned Giving Officer at Auburn University

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Senior Planned Giving Officer to join our Gift Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will use your financial, tax, and estate planning skills to secure transformative philanthropic gifts of $1 million and greater. Your work will advance Auburn University’s mission and priorities while helping donors make a meaningful impact on the future of our institution.

• Provide charitable estate planning and tax‑related expertise:
  Work with alumni and constituent development officers to match donors’ philanthropic goals with the strategic needs of the university.
• Build and manage relationships:
  Identify, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of planned gift prospects, conducting 100–140 significant face‑to‑face visits annually to advance relationships and close planned gifts.
• Inspire philanthropy:
  Present compelling proposals and make direct solicitations to secure private support, ensuring each donor experience reflects Auburn’s values and vision.
• Provide leadership and mentorship:
  Support and mentor development staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth; guide team members in best practices regarding charitable estate planning.
• Stewardship and engagement:
  Provide exceptional stewardship through timely acknowledgment, gratitude, and ongoing engagement with donors; plan and attend special events that cultivate relationships and celebrate donor generosity.

• Impactful work:
  Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative environment:
  Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose‑driven work:
  Align your passion and fulfillment with your work, where you’re trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by design:
  Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 12 years of experience in gift solicitation, development, fundraising, marketing, or portfolio management.

• Knowledge of business acumen and office procedures; knowledge of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures in fundraising, sales, marketing, recruiting, public relations and must have the ability to adapt and respond appropriately to situations involving concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrated record of successful major gift solicitations and experience designing and executing donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Driver’s License, valid and in state.

• MBA, CPA, CFP, JD, CLU
• Financial planning, law, accounting, estate planning, securities, investment expertise.

Salary Range: $91,550 – $228,040 per year.
Appointment Status:
Full‑time. FTE:
Limited Term. Closing Date: (insert closing date if known).

Working Hours:

Non‑traditional (days, nights, weekends, travel).

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