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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