Sr. Director- Advancement - Gift & Estate Planning

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Sr. Director- Advancement - Gift & Estate Planning. The role involves providing leadership and oversight for development and alumni relations programs within an assigned college, including managing fundraising strategies, cultivating major donors, and collaborating with academic leadership to support the college's goals. The position requires developing and implementing planned giving strategies and managing resources to enhance engagement and financial support.

Highlights

Lead and oversee integrated development and alumni relations programs for a college.
Develop and direct comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, planned giving, and corporate/foundation support.
Collaborate with college dean to set fundraising priorities and goals.
Manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and solicit donations.
Provide expert guidance on deferred and complex gift planning and supervise related staff.
Work with finance, legal, and advancement teams to improve gift planning operations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of gift planning methods and serve as a subject matter expert.
Require a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-7 years of professional fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success in securing deferred gifts and engaging various constituencies including donors, leadership, and volunteers.
Salary commensurate with experience and education.