Assistant Director of Gift Planning

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ February 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Gift Planning. The role involves assisting the Senior Director with the university's planned giving program and managing a portfolio of prospects to enhance fundraising potential and achieve university fundraising goals.

Highlights

Develop and implement planned giving marketing plans targeting bequests and trusts.
Consult fund-raising staff and donors on tax implications of gift methods.
Maintain donor and prospect records, including detailed files on gift expectancies.
Coordinate with legal and financial professionals to support gift arrangements.
Provide regular reports to university officials and Foundation board members.
Bachelor's degree required plus two years of experience in fundraising, estate planning, trust management, or tax planning.
Preferred experience in higher education fundraising or advancement.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Basic computer skills and ability to travel as required; a valid driver’s license is necessary.
Position classified at salary grade 16 as per the university's staff compensation structure.