Corporate Giving Director jobs in Utica, NY

Requisition Number: 2022S151Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Office of Advancement
Department: Planned Giving

Department Statement:
Colgate University, a top-ranked liberal arts college, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Planned Giving to support planned and estate gift administration. Founded in 1819, Colgate is a small, highly selective residential liberal arts college for students of talent who are preparing for lives of leadership and productive citizenship. Colgate University enjoys a strong tradition of philanthropy and engagement, having successfully raised over $480 million from more than 34,500 community members during Passion for The Climb: The Campaign for Colgate, completed in 2012. On an annual basis, more than 56% of Colgates alumni engage with the University through philanthropy, volunteering, or engaging at online and in person programs, including signature events like Reunion that draw more than 2500 alumni and guests. This tradition of philanthropy paired with strong levels of alumni affinity position Colgate well for even greater success, as the Vice President and his team prepare to achieve the goals of the recently announced $1 billion Campaign for the Third Century.
At this pivotal moment in the Universitys history, Colgate is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director of Planned Giving to play an integral role in supporting the Planned Giving and Advancement teams. This position is accountable for the proper execution, recording and administration of planned gifts, tracks overall planned giving outcomes, supports fundraising staff with planned giving proposals, processes gifts-in-kind, and is responsible for understanding gift acceptance policies and the stewardship of planned gifts .The successful candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and external entities, must be accurate and detail oriented, and possess relevant skills that can include experience in fundraising, administration, financial services, bookkeeping, or legal areas.

Accountabilities:
Level of appointment will be determined by experience and education level.

Accountable for the proper execution and administration of planned gifts. Ensures planned gifts are accurately accounted for, properly received and correctly documented. Accountable for providing expert advice on technical aspects of planned giving, including acceptance of gifts-in-kind. Responsible for stewardship of planned gifts.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience in fundraising, non-profit administration, bookkeeping, accounting, legal, financial or related fields
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
• Familiarity or aptitude for tax law
• Ability to connect well with volunteers
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of constituents on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications
Planned Giving. legal, and/or fundraising experience

Education
Bachelors degree or a combination of education and experience from which similar skills have been attained.

Other Information

Work Schedule:
Weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends

Job Open Date:
11/16/2022

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.