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Hofstra University

Executive Director for Planned Giving

🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $140K - $150K 💻 Communications 🗓️ March 26th, 2026
Raiser’s Edge

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Hofstra University is hiring an Executive Director for Planned Giving. The role involves providing strategic leadership for the university's gift planning program, managing a portfolio of planned giving donors, collaborating with development teams to integrate gift planning into broader fundraising efforts, and overseeing marketing, stewardship, and legal aspects of planned and deferred gifts.

Highlights

  • Provide strategic leadership and execution for Hofstra University’s planned giving program.

  • Manage a portfolio of 75-100 planned giving donors and prospects, guiding them through complex gift vehicles.

  • Collaborate with Prospect Research, Major Gift Officers, and Events team to integrate gift planning into fundraising and awareness initiatives.

  • Serve as the primary internal and external resource for planned giving, providing training and guidance.

  • Partner with donors and professional advisors to align philanthropic and estate planning goals.

  • Oversee planned giving marketing strategies including digital content, direct mail, and events.

  • Manage accurate donor records and gift documentation using Raiser’s Edge NXT software.

  • Maintain compliance with planned giving regulations, tax laws, and best practices.

  • Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 6-8 years of planned giving fundraising experience, strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Salary range is $140,000 - $150,000 with additional benefits including paid time off, tuition remission, and retirement plans.

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About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title Executive Director for Planned Giving
Position Number 896299
Position Category Administration
School/Division Office of Vice Pres. of Development (division)
Department Office for Development and Alumni Affairs
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Executive Director of Gift Planning provides strategic leadership for Hofstra University’s gift planning program. This position is responsible for building, implementing, and managing a comprehensive gift planning strategy aligned with the University’s funding priorities. The Executive Director manages a portfolio of gift planning prospects and donors, serves as the primary internal and external resource for complex and deferred gift strategies, and works collaboratively across the Office for Development and Alumni Affairs to integrate gift planning into leadership, major, and principal gift fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provides strategic leadership for Hofstra University’s planned giving program, with responsibility for vision, strategy, execution, and donor outcomes.
  • Manages a portfolio of approximately 75–100 planned giving donors and prospects; identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards commitments through bequests, trusts, gift annuities, retirement assets, and other complex gift vehicles.
  • Collaborates with Prospect Research and Major Gift Officers to identify new planned giving prospects and integrate legacy giving into major and blended gift strategies.
  • Serves as the University’s primary resource and advisor on planned giving, providing training and guidance to colleagues, faculty, volunteers, and senior leadership.
  • Partners with donors and their professional advisors to align philanthropic, financial, and estate planning goals with University priorities.
  • Partners with external vendors to design and oversee a comprehensive planned giving marketing strategy, including direct mail, email, digital content, social media, newsletters, and donor stories.
  • Collaborates with the Events team to plan and execute seminars, webinars, and events that increase awareness of legacy giving opportunities among alumni, parents, and friends.
  • Analyzes campaign performance, donor response, and digital engagement metrics to refine outreach and marketing strategies.
  • Oversees legacy society strategy and stewardship, ensuring consistent, meaningful, and personalized engagement with planned giving donors.
  • Works closely with the Finance Office, Office of General Counsel, and external advisors to review, document, and administer planned and deferred gifts in accordance with University policies and best practices.
  • Ensures accurate donor records, gift documentation, and planned gift projections are maintained in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
  • Stays current on planned giving regulations, tax law, and industry trends; champions innovation and best practices in planned giving fundraising.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 6–8 years of progressively responsible experience in planned giving fundraising, preferably in higher education.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong internal and external partnerships.
  • Strategic, highly motivated leader with the ability to prioritize competing demands and think creatively.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence without authority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel regionally as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions
Deadline Open Until Filled
Date Posted 03/24/2026
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range $140,000 - $150,000
Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

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