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Northeastern University invites a forward-thinking development leader to serve as Senior Director of Gift Planning and help guide a program positioned for significant growth. The Senior Director will bring an analytical mindset and strong relationship-building skills, oversee a portfolio of complex planned gifts, support donor cultivation and stewardship, and lead a dedicated team. By integrating best practices with innovative approaches, this leader will expand the reach of gift planning across Northeastern’s global campuses and secure enduring support for the university’s mission.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop a broad strategic plan for an integrated, proactive gift planning program
  • Maximize fundraising potential from prospects and provide stewardship to donors
  • Execute the plan including monitoring its success and assessing necessary course corrections
  • Oversee and manage the current gift planning portfolio (Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Bequests and Life Estates)
  • Act as main point of contact with outside, third party administrators
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects as a part of the overall University Advancement strategy and as an integral part of a campaign
  • Work in collaboration with Northeastern’s colleges, centers, and the central advancement team to cultivate planned giving support
  • Adhere to the university’s compliance and internal control guidelines

Requirements:

  • Accomplished fundraiser or professional with experience in complex gifts
  • Experience in planned giving, major/principal gifts, estate planning, or a related discipline
  • Technical aptitude and a desire to continue growing this expertise
  • Excellent judgment
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Ability to build trust with donors and colleagues
  • Strong communicator with an analytical mindset
  • Ability to navigate complexity with creativity
  • Ability to steward donors with empathy

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

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