Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning

Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning Position Title: Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning Division/College: University Foundation Department: University Development Location: Moscow The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, groups, corporations, and foundations. The Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning plays a key leadership role in this work by overseeing and advancing the Foundation’s gift‑planning efforts. This position leads the Gift Planning team, guiding strategy and supporting donors in creating meaningful, long‑term philanthropic commitments through estate and other planned gifts. By aligning donors’ legacy goals with the University of Idaho’s current and future needs, this role helps ensure lasting impact for generations. Position Overview This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face‑to‑face visits, proposal development, identification of solicitation of major gifts primarily $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of units leadership teams. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team. Duties may include: Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at $100,000 or higher Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress Supervise a team of development officers within a division Other duties as assigned Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at $100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of $2,500,000. Qualifications Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high‑level sales, marketing, constituent‑based outreach Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Other Ability to travel Ability to work non‑standard business hours, including weekends and holidays Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles Additional Preferred Education: Master’s Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification Experience in/with: Supervising direct reports Recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers Extensive major gift fundraising Development activities, preferably in higher education Securing major gifts and/or planned gifts Public relations or marketing Database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems College athletics at the NCAA level Experience or degree in one of the college’s disciplines Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement Degree qualification is required at the time of hire. Pay Range $125,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr