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Assistant Director of Development, Gift Planning

Employer
Rollins College
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Closing date
Oct 20, 2021

For the 13th consecutive year, Rollins College has been named a “Great College to Work For”. Be a part of the Rollins experience and find a place where you belong. Ready to join us?

 

The Institutional Advancement, Development Team is seeking an Assistant Director of Development, Gift Planning to join their team! Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Assistant Director works alongside Advancement staff, College colleagues, and external constituents. The Assistant Director develops, supports, and maintains programs and activities consistent with securing planned philanthropic support for the College; along with some giving to the Rollins Annual fund through reunion, faculty, and staff giving.

 

Total Rewards & Compensation:

 

  • 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
  • 11 Days - Paid Holidays
  • 10 Days - Paid College Closure Days
  • Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
  • 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
  • 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • 5% Employer Retirement Contributions
  • Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
  • FREE On-Campus Parking
  • FREE Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
  • FREE Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
  • Pet Insurance
  • 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs: Blue Rewards, Rally Dollars, Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Coaching
  • Plus More!

 

Additional Perks:

  • Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
  • FREE E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
  • IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
  • College Bookstore Discounts
  • Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
  • Plus More!

 

Rollins offers a competitive salary. Click here to review our full benefits package.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

 

Gift Planning

  • Develop and manage a gift planning portfolio under the supervision of the Director of Gift Planning.
  • Develop strategies for discovery, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship for assigned prospects and donors resulting in gifts for all areas of the College.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with prospects and donors to describe gift opportunities and the impact of the gift on the individual and their estate.
  • Manage programming and appeals for faculty and staff philanthropy and the annual Faculty-Staff Rollins Fund effort - identifying, recruiting, cultivating, educating, and supporting key faculty and staff volunteers.
  • Direct reunion giving campaigns for the 50th Class Reunions of the undergraduate alumni.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the Division of Institutional Advancement by working on special projects and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Gift Planning.
  • Perform other relevant departmental duties as assigned.

 

Marketing

  • Generate planned gift leads by designing and implementing a multi-channel marketing strategy that inspires donors. This would include, but not be limited to, the production of newsletters, e-blasts, postcards, collateral, and advertisements.
  • Prepare gift illustrations for charitable gift annuities, trusts, and other planned giving vehicles utilizing PG Calc software.
  • Create and assist in executing a timeline for promoting 50th reunion giving in coordination with the Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement teams.

 

Stewardship

  • Represent the College as the frontline response for calls and inquiries related to Planned Giving.
  • Assist with the stewardship of the Cloverleaf Society including events, communication, and correspondence.

 

Estate and Gift Administration

  • Process claims for bequests, life insurance, beneficiary designations, and other gifts.
  • Remain current on tax laws, trends, and strategies in planned giving.
  • Manage process to integrate new gift annuities.
  • Assist in the production of reports as needed.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Three (3) years of job-related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to learn and utilize Ellucian Banner database, Argos reporting, iModules, and other technology/systems.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to set and balance multiple priorities, and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar.
  • Strong relational skills given the extensive independent contacts with external constituents including alumni, volunteers, donors, trustees and College officials.
  • Posses good judgment skills and complete discretion regarding the handling/storing of confidential data.
  • Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment and ability to work collaboratively with alumni, Rollins faculty, administrators, and staff.
  • Flexibility and strong customer service skills are critical for frequent interaction with donors and volunteers.

 

Preferred Qualifications:            

  • Experience working in a higher education setting and/or non-profit organization.
  • First-hand Rollins knowledge or experience.
  • Knowledge or experience in planned giving/estate planning.
  • Knowledge of Crescendo and/or PG Calc software.

 

Work Environment:

  • Campus-based position working in an office environment.
  • Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for Advancement events throughout the year, including Alumni Weekend, Spring Parents Forum, and Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings. This includes some travel.

 

To learn more about Rollins effort about the College’s response to COVID-19, please click here.

 

Instructions to Applicants:

 

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

https://jobs.rollins.edu/en-us/job/493206/assistant-director-of-development-gift-planning

 

 

 

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

 

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

 

About the Institutional Advancement, Development Team:

 

The Office of Development is comprised of a team of fundraising professionals who work with alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and friends to raise the resources that advance the strategic priorities of the College. Development includes Major Gifts, Gift Planning, Parent Programs, Corporate & Foundation Relations, and Annual Giving.

 

About Rollins College:

 

Rollins seeks to foster and to model a campus environment that is welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all of our administrators, faculty, staff, and students. We view differences (e.g. nationality, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, physical ability, learning styles, perspectives, etc.) not as obstacles to be overcome but as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth.

 

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

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