Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from College of Saint Mary
Job overview
The Planned Giving Officer at College of Saint Mary leads the planned giving program and manages endowed scholarships, playing a key role in donor relations and legacy giving.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and implementing a strategic plan for planned giving, cultivating and soliciting donors, collaborating with legal and financial advisors, managing endowed scholarships, maintaining donor records, planning stewardship activities, coordinating memorials, and working with marketing on planned giving communications.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers full-time benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition remission programs, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and employee wellness time.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree and at least three years of progressive experience with demonstrated client or customer success; experience in finance, fundraising, or marketing is a plus; strong relationship-building and self-starting skills are essential.
Work environment and culture
The team is mission-centered, values work-life balance, and fosters collaboration to serve the community.
Company information
College of Saint Mary is a values-centered women's college focused on education and community service.
Team overview
The candidate will join a mission-centered team that collaborates closely to support the college's community and advancement goals.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references including one supervisor through the provided application link.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines planned giving leadership with marketing collaboration and stewardship activities in a mission-driven educational environment.
Company overview
College of Saint Mary is a private Catholic women's university located in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to providing education that empowers women. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on health professions, education, and business. The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and donations. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Mercy, it has a rich history of fostering leadership and service in its students. The college is known for its supportive community and commitment to academic excellence and social justice.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in planned giving, relationship building, and stewardship, highlighting your ability to work with diverse stakeholders such as alumni, donors, and corporate executives at a values-centered institution like College of Saint Mary.
Highlight your skills in one-on-one cultivation and solicitation of gifts, strategic planning for legacy donations, and collaboration with legal or financial advisors to facilitate planned gifts, as these are key responsibilities in the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the College of Saint Mary’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application’s reach.
Connect with current employees in the Alumni & Donor Relations and Marketing & Communications departments on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent alumni events, expressing admiration for the college’s mission, or asking about their experience working on planned giving initiatives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'planned giving,' 'legacy donors,' 'stewardship,' 'endowed scholarships,' and 'donor relations' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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