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Executive Director of Gift Planning

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Northeastern University seeks a visionary and empowering leader to serve as Executive Director of Gift Planning at a defining moment in the university’s trajectory. As a cornerstone of Northeastern’s current campaign – and a critical engine of the institution’s long-term strength, sustainability, and global impact – the Office of Gift Planning plays a central role in securing transformational philanthropic commitments. This is an opportunity to shape and scale a high-performing, university-wide program that not only supports immediate campaign priorities but also builds the legacy commitments that will sustain Northeastern for generations to come.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and elevate a highly accomplished team of technical experts and nationally recognized professionals
  • Design and lead a strategic, university-wide program that integrates proactive donor engagement with expert stewardship
  • Set the vision, execute the plan, and measure outcomes
  • Serve as the content expert to the Vice President, Development and Advancement colleagues regarding planned giving vehicles
  • Oversee a complex portfolio that includes Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Pooled Income Funds, Bequests, and Life Estates
  • Expand the program to support Northeastern’s growing network of global campuses
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external administrators and legal partners
  • Personally identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-value prospects as a key contributor to the university’s campaign

Requirements:

  • Tenured manager with demonstrated ability to lead seasoned professionals
  • Ability to elevate collective performance
  • Excel at setting direction and establishing clear expectations
  • Creativity to navigate complex giving situations
  • Judgment to offer sound, ethical guidance
  • Outstanding analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Emotional intelligence to engage varied constituencies and partner effectively across the university

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Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

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