Director, Gift Planning

The Director of Gift Planning is responsible for strategically leading and executing a successful, comprehensive gift planning program in support of the priorities of TJC and the Tyler Junior College Foundation (Foundation), a more than $135 million support organization for the College and one of the top two of its type in the State of Texas. Currently, the Foundation is implementing The Centennial Campaign, a $23 million initiative to honor TJC’s 100th anniversary and the most ambitious fundraising effort in the College’s history. Primary Responsibilities Leading a strategic program with a focus on deferred gifts at the principal giving level of $100,000 and more.Securing outright principal gifts independently and in combination with deferred contributions as a result of a blended gift strategy.Securing support for TJC and Foundation, including endowments for student scholarships, faculty awards, academic and student life programs, facility preservation, unrestricted support, and other funding priorities.Managing a portfolio of 75 plus high-capacity individuals, current and prospective donors, including the development and implementation of cultivation strategies along with volunteers, other Institutional Advancement (IA) personnel, and internal stakeholders.Managing and growing the 1926 Society, a giving group for donors who have made deferred giving commitments.Initiating and maintaining relationships with various external constituents connected to gift planning, including CPA’s, financial planners, estate attorneys, trust officers, etc., to increase collaborative opportunities for their clients and Foundation donors.Working in partnership with other IA personnel to provide training concerning gift planning vehicles to identify donor opportunities for deferred giving.Serving as a comprehensive resource of gift planning for IA by pursuing professional development training to maintain current knowledge of giving vehicles and applicable estate and tax law.Assessing need for additional professional resources to support an effective gift planning program, including working with consultants as needed.Working collaboratively with the Director, Advancement Operations, TJC, and COO, Foundation to identify and develop reports to analyze gift planning data and trends.Working collaboratively with the Manager, Donor Relations, and Special Events to develop and implement stewardship activities such as recognition for members of the 1926 Society.Setting annual goals for planned giving in collaboration with the Vice President.Preparing and administering, in collaboration with the Vice President, a yearly budget for the gift planning program.Representing College and Foundation through participation in community organizations and professional groups.Playing a vital role in overall fundraising efforts.Performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President. Secondary Responsibilities Working collaboratively with the Vice President to facilitate leadership giving of various campaigns through the Foundation COMPETENCIES Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Project Management, Time Management Preferred Skills Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT or advancement CRM, Presentation/Public Speaking Supervisory Responsibilities Individual Contributor Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours Physical Demands:Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, operating light equipment, driving Travel Required:Yes - moderate If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Experience Three years of direct fundraising experience Additional Job-Specific Requirements Three to five years of fundraising experience with emphasis on building, sustaining, and overseeing a gift planning program in higher education or a non-profit agency.Flexible schedule with night and weekend hours and occasional travel.Experience in leading in a team-oriented, collaborative environment preferred.Experience with Blackbaud RE NXT or an advanced CRM is desirable. EXPECTATIONS Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee. NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.