Executive Director of Gift Planning

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ November 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Executive Director of Gift Planning. This role leads the university's gift planning efforts, collaborating with development officers and campus leaders to grow planned giving programs, oversee major gift portfolios, and shape philanthropic strategies to secure long-term funding for the university.

Highlights

Lead a gift planning team within University Development to expand planned giving.
Collaborate with nearly 150 development officers and campus leaders to build philanthropic partnerships.
Set ambitious fundraising goals and implement innovative donor cultivation and marketing strategies.
Provide strategic oversight of the UNC Life Income program, life insurance gifts, and probated estates portfolio.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of direct fundraising experience required.
Preferred 12-15 years of relevant experience including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
Deep knowledge of charitable estate planning laws, complex gifts, and donor stewardship.
Strong communication, fiscal management, and strategic thinking skills essential.
Proficiency with advancement databases and gift planning software preferred.
Position offers a full-time permanent appointment with a competitive salary based on qualifications and budget.