University of Maryland
Assistant Director, Strategic Gift Planning Initiatives (VPUR)
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$95K - $114K
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Development & Advancement
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March 9th, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an Assistant Director, Strategic Gift Planning Initiatives (VPUR). This role leads the development and day-to-day execution of the Maryland Bequest Legacy Challenge to grow future bequest commitments through strategic donor engagement and matching gift promotion. The position involves direct solicitation and collaboration with gift officers, alumni relations, and communicators to drive a high-impact program supporting the FORWARD campaign goals.
Highlights
- Lead development and execution of Maryland Bequest Legacy Challenge (BLC) to increase future bequest commitments.
- Collaborate closely with gift officers, alumni relations, and communications teams to promote donor support.
- Manage strategic donor engagement and matching gift opportunities aligned with the FORWARD campaign.
- Preferred experience in university advancement, alumni relations, and fundraising roles.
- Strong CRM, Google Suite, and presentation skills required.
- Bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience needed.
- Knowledge of advancement, donor or alumni policies and related laws; strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
- Salary range of $94,688 to $113,625.60 with benefits available.
- Position requires some evening/weekend work and approximately 10% local travel.
- Financial disclosure is required; position may involve supervisory responsibilities.
Assistant Director, Strategic Gift Planning Initiatives (VPUR) Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Office of Gift Planning at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Director to lead the development of and day-to-day execution of the Maryland Bequest Legacy Challenge (BLC), a key initiative designed to grow the university's future bequest commitments through strategic donor engagement and the promotion of matching gift opportunities. The Office of Gift Planning (OGP) is expected to contribute 20-25% of the overall FORWARD campaign attainment or $500M - $625M. This position will be a driving force in the activation of the BLC campus-wide to help us achieve and even exceed this ambitious goal.
This role is ideal for someone with strong program management and fundraising skills, a passion for philanthropy, and a deep understanding of the impact of planned giving on the FORWARD campaign. The position will both directly solicit and collaborate closely with gift officers of all types, alumni relations, and communicators to deliver a high-impact program that encourages donors to disclose and document future support of the University of Maryland.
Preferences:
-Experience in a university advancement or alumni relations environment.
-Demonstrated ability to interpret and present data to inform strategy, planning, and decision-making.
-Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
-Familiarity with bequest legacy challenge programs
-Experience as a fundraiser
-Strong CRM, Google Suite, and presentation skills
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to work well with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues, including cross-functionally with fundraising and communications teams.
-Energetic, positive, and professional self-starter and team player
Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
-Local travel 10% of the time
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
*All applications should include a resume and cover letter.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.
The Office of Gift Planning at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Director to lead the development of and day-to-day execution of the Maryland Bequest Legacy Challenge (BLC), a key initiative designed to grow the university's future bequest commitments through strategic donor engagement and the promotion of matching gift opportunities. The Office of Gift Planning (OGP) is expected to contribute 20-25% of the overall FORWARD campaign attainment or $500M - $625M. This position will be a driving force in the activation of the BLC campus-wide to help us achieve and even exceed this ambitious goal.
This role is ideal for someone with strong program management and fundraising skills, a passion for philanthropy, and a deep understanding of the impact of planned giving on the FORWARD campaign. The position will both directly solicit and collaborate closely with gift officers of all types, alumni relations, and communicators to deliver a high-impact program that encourages donors to disclose and document future support of the University of Maryland.
Preferences:
-Experience in a university advancement or alumni relations environment.
-Demonstrated ability to interpret and present data to inform strategy, planning, and decision-making.
-Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
-Familiarity with bequest legacy challenge programs
-Experience as a fundraiser
-Strong CRM, Google Suite, and presentation skills
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to work well with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues, including cross-functionally with fundraising and communications teams.
-Energetic, positive, and professional self-starter and team player
Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
-Local travel 10% of the time
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
*All applications should include a resume and cover letter.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.
Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of advancement, donor, or alumni relations policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: March 18, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPUR-Central Development
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$94,688-$113,625.60
Benefits Summary
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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