Director of Planned Giving
1 week ago
Simon Fraser University is a leading research institution, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact.
Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) is committed to working with donors and alumni to advance new ideas that are furthering our communities – like addressing environmental concerns and providing lifelong value for students – and encourage investment in programs that are transforming the landscape of teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities- Manage relationships with donors who have arranged planned gifts for SFU through their estates.
- Coordinate and lead multi-channel marketing initiatives to engage prospective donors.
- Develop relationships and propose and solicit legacy gifts.
- Qualify donors by determining their affinity, capacity, and interest in legacy giving.
- Build and manage a portfolio of planned giving donors leading to lifelong philanthropic relationships with the University through their planned gifts.
- Provide personal and appropriate follow-up, cultivation, and stewardship of donors, faculty, and other stakeholders.
- Work with Advancement Directors in faculties and other units of the university to facilitate and generate philanthropic support through planned giving.
- Meet clearly defined goals, including the achievement of $2 to $3 + million in new legacy commitments annually to SFU.
- Bachelor's degree with completion of the Canadian Association of Gift Planning course, and four years fundraising experience with a solid background and understanding of planned giving, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferably in an academic environment.
- Good knowledge of all aspects of planned giving.
- Proven ability to engage a broad range of prospective legacy donors through direct contact.
- Excellent solicitation and philanthropic relationship building skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, strategic planning and analytical reasoning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
- Ability to travel to various locations in the province.
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year).
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions.
- Employer-paid defined benefit pension plan.
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members.
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds.
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