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Posted: 26-Mar-26
Location: Hempstead, New York
Categories:
Alumni Affairs
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7339
About Hofstra:
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island's largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it's a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title: Executive Director for Planned Giving
School/Division: Office of Vice Pres. of Development (division)
Office: Office for Development and Alumni Affairs
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Executive Director of Gift Planning provides strategic leadership for Hofstra University's gift planning program. This position is responsible for building, implementing, and managing a comprehensive gift planning strategy aligned with the University's funding priorities. The Executive Director manages a portfolio of gift planning prospects and donors, serves as the primary internal and external resource for complex and deferred gift strategies, and works collaboratively across the Office for Development and Alumni Affairs to integrate gift planning into leadership, major, and principal gift fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provides strategic leadership for Hofstra University's planned giving program, with responsibility for vision, strategy, execution, and donor outcomes.
- Manages a portfolio of approximately 75–100 planned giving donors and prospects; identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards commitments through bequests, trusts, gift annuities, retirement assets, and other complex gift vehicles.
- Collaborates with Prospect Research and Major Gift Officers to identify new planned giving prospects and integrate legacy giving into major and blended gift strategies.
- Serves as the University's primary resource and advisor on planned giving, providing training and guidance to colleagues, faculty, volunteers, and senior leadership.
- Partners with donors and their professional advisors to align philanthropic, financial, and estate planning goals with University priorities.
- Partners with external vendors to design and oversee a comprehensive planned giving marketing strategy, including direct mail, email, digital content, social media, newsletters, and donor stories.
- Collaborates with the Events team to plan and execute seminars, webinars, and events that increase awareness of legacy giving opportunities among alumni, parents, and friends.
- Analyzes campaign performance, donor response, and digital engagement metrics to refine outreach and marketing strategies.
- Oversees legacy society strategy and stewardship, ensuring consistent, meaningful, and personalized engagement with planned giving donors.
- Works closely with the Finance Office, Office of General Counsel, and external advisors to review, document, and administer planned and deferred gifts in accordance with University policies and best practices.
- Ensures accurate donor records, gift documentation, and planned gift projections are maintained in Raiser's Edge NXT.
- Stays current on planned giving regulations, tax law, and industry trends; champions innovation and best practices in planned giving fundraising.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 6–8 years of progressively responsible experience in planned giving fundraising, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong internal and external partnerships.
- Strategic, highly motivated leader with the ability to prioritize competing demands and think creatively.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence without authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally as required.
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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