Job Description:

This position supports the administration and strategic direction of the Office of Planned Giving and Philanthropic Strategies and is also responsible for ambitious fundraising goals. This is a key fundraising and administrative position within the Development Office; one that plays an important role in planning and executing the University’s planned giving vision. This position will report to the Executive Director of Planned Giving and Philanthropic Strategies,

The focus areas of this role include the management of a robust marketing and communications plan in collaboration with the Advancement communications and marketing team; management of a comprehensive donor stewardship plan in conjunction with the Advancement stewardship team; coordination of efficient and accurate gift processing and documentation; and increased gift planning activity, new gifts, new commitments, and new legacy society members. 

This position will be based out of Providence, RI.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. 

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in planned giving or a related field such as estate planning, development, fundraising, trust, and/or finance.

 Required Qualifications

Strong project management and organizational skills

Marketing and communications experience.

Skilled analytical and strategic planning capabilities

Computing proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and the ability to use technology to gather, interpret, and organize data. 

Adherence to ethical fundraising practices and Brown University’s confidentiality standards. 

Ability to work with and command the respect of faculty, senior officers, and other high-level volunteers

Knowledge of and commitment to the values and mission of higher education

Proven ability to solicit high-level gifts or equivalent proven experience in another field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PG Calculation software. 

Job Competencies

Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy.

Superlative written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to handle multiple assignments and rapidly changing priorities 

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Attention to detail and capacity to meet tight deadlines and work with complex, often confidential, assets and information.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-11-26

Job Posting Title:

Associate Director, Planned Giving

Department:

Advancement

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.