University of Virginia
Senior Associate Director of Gift Planning
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Senior Associate Director of Gift Planning.
UVA has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community
comprises
a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Position Summary The Senior Associate Director will
be responsible for
managing a portfolio of planned
giving
prospects and developing a comprehensive solicitation and stewardship strategy for the portfolio and any assigned University partners. The Senior Associate Director will increase the University’s ability to accept deferred and outright gifts of non-cash assets in
a timely
and professional manner. The Senior Associate Director will convey charitable gift options to donors, their advisors, and development colleagues in a professional, easy-to-understand manner that reflects a working understanding of tax, legal, or financial planning considerations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of planned giving vehicles and strategies, with experience in planned gifts funded with non-cash assets, as well as knowledge of charitable gift and tax laws and estate planning techniques. The individual holding this position will partner with planned giving fundraisers and major and principal gift fundraisers across UVA to increase philanthropic support for the University of Virginia at the highest levels. This partnership will include integrating gift planning programs with other development functions by educating development colleagues about planned
giving
, coordinating with colleagues on planned and blended giving strategies, and conducting joint donor visits.
Additionally, the individual holding this position will participate in developing strategies to promote the continued success of gift planning at the University.
This position reports to the Executive Director of Gift Planning. Responsibilities Work with fundraisers across
Grounds
on all types of planned gifts, including bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts, and outright gifts of non-cash assets.
Provide
timely
,
accurate
advice and
expertise
to the University’s fundraising community, its donors, and professional advisors. Perform research and analysis on questions relating to planned
giving
and
advise
colleagues of relevant issues. Work closely with donors and their advisors to structure lifetime and testamentary plans to
benefit
the University.
Develop prospect portfolios of potential individual donors, cultivating and
soliciting
gifts primarily for $100,000 and above.
Cultivate relationships and
assist
in planning major outright and deferred gifts to the University.
Create and implement cultivation structures that include prospect strategies, development and preparation of written materials, design and implementation of cultivation events, direct solicitation, and solicitation in tandem with volunteers and other staff.
Travel as needed to
assist
with and carry forward new and existing gift conversations. Candidates should expect to conduct 100+ visits annually, including qualification visits, with a preference for in-person visits.
Mentor and develop Gift Planning and other development officers in gift planning knowledge.
Periodic in-office presence to conduct in-person meetings and educational programming for the University’s fundraising community.
In addition to the above-listed responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Some experience in finance, law, or estate planning.
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications Track record
of
demonstrating
a high degree of initiative, flexibility and the skills to shape and be shaped by an evolving position.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, and attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with major
gifts
prospects, fundraising colleagues, academic leaders, faculty, alumni, and volunteers.
Prior experience in legal practice and/or higher education gift planning fundraising.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The successful candidate must be able to travel
frequently
and be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Salary Range The
anticipated
hiring range is $
95,000
–$
117,0
00
,
commensu
rate
with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location This is
an exempt-leve
l,
benefited
position. Learn more about
UVA benefits
.
This i
s a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
UVA Advancement offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and
maintain
a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. This position will
be required
to work intermittently in our office building located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Although this position is eligible to work remotely, the incumbent should live within driving distance of Charlottesville to
facilitate
frequent visits to UVA Grounds.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit
UVA Life
and
Embark CVA
. Application Timeline Application review will begin after
August 4, 2025
. Additional Requirements Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This p
osition
will not
consider candidates who
require
immigration
sponsorship
now
or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074917
. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission
field
. You can
submit
multiple documents into
this one
field or combine them into one PDF
.
Applications without all
required
documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.” Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be
requested
, with at least three responses
required
. Contact For questions
about the position, please contact
April Sibiski, at nbu2ag@virginia.edu.
For q
uest
ions about the application process, please contact
Jon
Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click
here
to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
UVA has a strong and reputable advancement community, boasting effective, results-oriented, and resourceful professionals. Our community
comprises
a robust central advancement organization, 12 University schools, and more than 25 University-related programs. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth and development. Position Summary The Senior Associate Director will
be responsible for
managing a portfolio of planned
giving
prospects and developing a comprehensive solicitation and stewardship strategy for the portfolio and any assigned University partners. The Senior Associate Director will increase the University’s ability to accept deferred and outright gifts of non-cash assets in
a timely
and professional manner. The Senior Associate Director will convey charitable gift options to donors, their advisors, and development colleagues in a professional, easy-to-understand manner that reflects a working understanding of tax, legal, or financial planning considerations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of planned giving vehicles and strategies, with experience in planned gifts funded with non-cash assets, as well as knowledge of charitable gift and tax laws and estate planning techniques. The individual holding this position will partner with planned giving fundraisers and major and principal gift fundraisers across UVA to increase philanthropic support for the University of Virginia at the highest levels. This partnership will include integrating gift planning programs with other development functions by educating development colleagues about planned
giving
, coordinating with colleagues on planned and blended giving strategies, and conducting joint donor visits.
Additionally, the individual holding this position will participate in developing strategies to promote the continued success of gift planning at the University.
This position reports to the Executive Director of Gift Planning. Responsibilities Work with fundraisers across
Grounds
on all types of planned gifts, including bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts, and outright gifts of non-cash assets.
Provide
timely
,
accurate
advice and
expertise
to the University’s fundraising community, its donors, and professional advisors. Perform research and analysis on questions relating to planned
giving
and
advise
colleagues of relevant issues. Work closely with donors and their advisors to structure lifetime and testamentary plans to
benefit
the University.
Develop prospect portfolios of potential individual donors, cultivating and
soliciting
gifts primarily for $100,000 and above.
Cultivate relationships and
assist
in planning major outright and deferred gifts to the University.
Create and implement cultivation structures that include prospect strategies, development and preparation of written materials, design and implementation of cultivation events, direct solicitation, and solicitation in tandem with volunteers and other staff.
Travel as needed to
assist
with and carry forward new and existing gift conversations. Candidates should expect to conduct 100+ visits annually, including qualification visits, with a preference for in-person visits.
Mentor and develop Gift Planning and other development officers in gift planning knowledge.
Periodic in-office presence to conduct in-person meetings and educational programming for the University’s fundraising community.
In addition to the above-listed responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Some experience in finance, law, or estate planning.
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications Track record
of
demonstrating
a high degree of initiative, flexibility and the skills to shape and be shaped by an evolving position.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of personal integrity, and attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with major
gifts
prospects, fundraising colleagues, academic leaders, faculty, alumni, and volunteers.
Prior experience in legal practice and/or higher education gift planning fundraising.
Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. The successful candidate must be able to travel
frequently
and be available for occasional evening and weekend work. Salary Range The
anticipated
hiring range is $
95,000
–$
117,0
00
,
commensu
rate
with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location This is
an exempt-leve
l,
benefited
position. Learn more about
UVA benefits
.
This i
s a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
UVA Advancement offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and
maintain
a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. This position will
be required
to work intermittently in our office building located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Although this position is eligible to work remotely, the incumbent should live within driving distance of Charlottesville to
facilitate
frequent visits to UVA Grounds.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit
UVA Life
and
Embark CVA
. Application Timeline Application review will begin after
August 4, 2025
. Additional Requirements Background checks
will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This p
osition
will not
consider candidates who
require
immigration
sponsorship
now
or in the future.
How to Apply Please apply
online
, by searching for requisition number
R0074917
. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission
field
. You can
submit
multiple documents into
this one
field or combine them into one PDF
.
Applications without all
required
documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants:
Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.” Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be
requested
, with at least three responses
required
. Contact For questions
about the position, please contact
April Sibiski, at nbu2ag@virginia.edu.
For q
uest
ions about the application process, please contact
Jon
Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.
The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click
here
to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr