Director of Planned Giving
University of Redlands - Redlands, CA
University of Redlands seeks a Director of Planned Giving to increase philanthropic support from alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and friends. The Director will conceive of, plan, and execute a comprehensive planned giving program to promote and secure planned gifts, including bequests, life income gifts including charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of real estate and other complex assets. As Advancement’s resident expert in charitable gift planning, the Director will take a collaborative approach in growing the university’s capacity to cultivate, accept, and administer planned and blended gifts, in alignment with the division’s overall strategy and in support of the university’s mission and strategic priorities.
University of Redlands is a private, nonprofit, Hispanic Serving Institution that provides a welcoming environment where access and opportunity come together to equip individuals to build a bright future for themselves. The main residential campus is in the heart of Southern California, near beaches, mountains, and deserts. In addition, Redlands maintains a 13-acre campus in Marin, 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Marin campus is home to the School of Business & Society, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Presidio Graduate Center, and Event Services. Redlands serves more than 3,000 students, 48 percent of whom are first-generation college students. A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows Redlands to provide a collaborative community with faculty who care about student success. Founded on the principle of living a life of meaning, impact, and joy, University of Redlands is an innovative university leading California in personalized education designed to prepare students personally and professionally through a wide range of academic opportunities and immersive, hands-on learning outside of the classroom. Redlands offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, geographic information systems, communications, music, theology, and public policy. The Redlands Promise guarantees students earn a degree in four years and ensures affordability.
"We are seeking a Director of Planned Giving who is passionate about working with alumni and donors on estate plans that create lasting legacies of support for the university. We are looking for a team member who loves to teach others and serve as a philanthropic advisor to our most loyal donors; develop systems of accountability and stewardship; and implement innovative new programs would be an ideal candidate. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a leadership role in building out the Advancement division and an exciting time to join the Bulldog community." — Jed Schwendiman, Vice President for Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
University of Redlands is a private, nonprofit, Hispanic Serving Institution that provides a welcoming environment where access and opportunity come together to equip individuals to build a bright future for themselves. The main residential campus is in the heart of Southern California, near beaches, mountains, and deserts. In addition, Redlands maintains a 13-acre campus in Marin, 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Marin campus is home to the School of Business & Society, San Francisco Theological Seminary, Presidio Graduate Center, and Event Services. Redlands serves more than 3,000 students, 48 percent of whom are first-generation college students. A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows Redlands to provide a collaborative community with faculty who care about student success. Founded on the principle of living a life of meaning, impact, and joy, University of Redlands is an innovative university leading California in personalized education designed to prepare students personally and professionally through a wide range of academic opportunities and immersive, hands-on learning outside of the classroom. Redlands offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, geographic information systems, communications, music, theology, and public policy. The Redlands Promise guarantees students earn a degree in four years and ensures affordability.
"We are seeking a Director of Planned Giving who is passionate about working with alumni and donors on estate plans that create lasting legacies of support for the university. We are looking for a team member who loves to teach others and serve as a philanthropic advisor to our most loyal donors; develop systems of accountability and stewardship; and implement innovative new programs would be an ideal candidate. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a leadership role in building out the Advancement division and an exciting time to join the Bulldog community." — Jed Schwendiman, Vice President for Advancement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.