Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning
CASE, Moscow, ID, United States
Senior Director of Development II, Gift Planning
Posting Number:
SP005226P
Division/College:
University Foundation
Department:
University Development
Location:
Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, groups, corporations, and foundations. The Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning plays a key leadership role in this work by overseeing and advancing the Foundation’s gift planning efforts. This position leads the Gift Planning team, guiding strategy and supporting donors in creating meaningful, long‑term philanthropic commitments through estate and other planned gifts. By aligning donors’ legacy goals with the University of Idaho’s current and future needs, this role helps ensure lasting impact for generations.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face‑to‑face visits, proposal development, identification of solicitation of major gifts primarily $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of units leadership teams. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team.
Duties may include:
Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects
Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at $100,000 or higher
Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department
Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving
Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress
Supervise a team of development officers within a division
Other duties as assigned
Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at $100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of $2,500,000.
Required Experience:
Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high‑level sales, marketing, constituent‑based outreach
Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other:
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
Education:
Master’s Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification
Experience in/with:
Supervising direct reports
Recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers
Extensive major gift fundraising
Development activities, preferably in higher education
Securing major gifts and/or planned gifts
Public relations or marketing
Database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems
College athletics at the NCAA level
Experience or degree in one of the college’s disciplines
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employee Category:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$125,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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SP005226P
Division/College:
University Foundation
Department:
University Development
Location:
Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
The Development team advances the mission of the University of Idaho Foundation by inspiring private giving among alumni, friends, groups, corporations, and foundations. The Senior Director of Development, Gift Planning plays a key leadership role in this work by overseeing and advancing the Foundation’s gift planning efforts. This position leads the Gift Planning team, guiding strategy and supporting donors in creating meaningful, long‑term philanthropic commitments through estate and other planned gifts. By aligning donors’ legacy goals with the University of Idaho’s current and future needs, this role helps ensure lasting impact for generations.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for the management of assigned prospects through cultivation activities, face‑to‑face visits, proposal development, identification of solicitation of major gifts primarily $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations and foundations. The incumbent is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works collaboratively to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and university, additionally serving as a member of units leadership teams. This position will have supervisory responsibilities for a unit or multiple units within the development team.
Duties may include:
Identify, cultivate and manage assigned prospects
Collaborate with university leadership, development officers, academic departments and other stakeholders on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
Develop and present fundraising proposals, typically at $100,000 or higher
Develop and implement annual plans to raise money to resource the priorities of the department
Build the overall fundraising program of the division, including communications, stewardship, annual giving and planned giving
Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track and analyze planned giving metrics, donor trends and campaign progress
Supervise a team of development officers within a division
Other duties as assigned
Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of donors rated primarily at $100,000 or more. They are expected to make 80 strategic moves and open a minimum of 10 proposals. Annually they will typically raise a minimum of $2,500,000.
Required Experience:
Seven years in fundraising or related work experience such as high‑level sales, marketing, constituent‑based outreach
Experience working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other:
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
Education:
Master’s Degree; JD Degree; CPA or CFP certification
Experience in/with:
Supervising direct reports
Recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers
Extensive major gift fundraising
Development activities, preferably in higher education
Securing major gifts and/or planned gifts
Public relations or marketing
Database computer systems and applications, preferably with customer relationship management systems
College athletics at the NCAA level
Experience or degree in one of the college’s disciplines
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employee Category:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$125,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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