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University of Dayton

Associate Director, Planned Giving

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring an Associate Director, Planned Giving. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert in sophisticated charitable giving, building deep donor relationships, and managing planned gifts such as wills, trusts, real estate, and other complex assets to maximize their charitable impact. The position requires significant travel to engage prospective donors and support the university's philanthropy efforts.

Highlights
  • Develop and manage planned giving strategies involving complex assets and tax-efficient charitable donations.
  • Serve as a resource for donors, professional advisors, and internal stakeholders in planned giving.
  • Build impactful relationships with prospective donors to support the University’s mission.
  • Maintain significant local and national travel, including overnight and weekend commitments.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience in development, financial planning, estate planning, or related fields.
  • Preferred candidates have five years of experience, expertise with complex asset gifts, and skills in multi-channel communications planning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a low-risk driving record and be insurable by the University.
  • Work authorization in the United States on a full-time basis is required; no visa sponsorship provided.
  • Supports the University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and affirmative action policies.