Director of Gift and Estate Planning

About the role

The Director of Gift & Estate Planning is critical to University of Georgia’s efforts to identify and cultivate private support across all schools, colleges, and units on campus. The position is responsible for independently managing a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making significant planned gifts. This position contributes directly to university-wide fundraising goals and is one of the key efforts to raise private funds that support student career preparation, scholarships, faculty support, research, innovation, public service and outreach, facility renovations as well as unrestricted money.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making significant planned gifts.
• Contribute directly to university-wide fundraising goals.
• Serve as the liaison and subject-matter expert to other development officers across campus.
• Support cross-campus collaboration and strategy development for prospects and donors capable of major gifts ($50k+).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of development experience or professional experience related to relationship management in wealth management, banking, tax, law, or financial planning.
• Estate and planned giving fundraising experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and prospects.
• Knowledge of estate and planned giving strategies.
• Experience with donor stewardship and cultivation.

Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay

Proposed Start Date: 09/01/2026

Schedule

Not specified

University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

About the Office of Gift & Estate Planning

The Office of Gift & Estate Planning (GEP) is part of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. GEP assists donors with making a planned gift to the University of Georgia Foundation. This office partners with schools, colleges, units, and fundraisers across campus to ensure donors have the information and resources they need to make a planned gift. Many donors may not realize the capacity they have to positively impact the lives of students, faculty, and the University of Georgia for generations. Most donors cannot afford to make a major gift to the university at a given moment in their lives but planned giving provides an avenue through which the same people can give more than they ever thought possible. Planned gifts are typically the largest and most significant gift a donor will ever make. At UGA, the evidence of planned giving and the effectiveness of such generosity permeates the institution. The university’s most generous benefactors have funded scholarships, chairs and professorships, campus infrastructure, and many other areas of critical need.

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).