Job Summary
Hillsdale College seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead in coordinating and overseeing the College's planned giving program that is aligned with the institution's overall fundraising strategy and goals. This individual should have experience in non-profit fundraising, with a primary focus on planned giving. Experience should include operational management skills, team leadership and working with the concepts of philanthropy. This role will manage and oversee all daily office activities, provide guidance to other regional directors, produce departmental reporting, and assist with marketing efforts and presentational events. Knowledge of CRM nonprofit software, donor databases, and other fundraising and financial functions is a plus.

*This position is based on campus in Hillsdale, Michigan. Some travel will be required.

Essential Job Functions

1. Working closely with Department and College leaders to determine and execute the mission, purpose, and priorities of the Gift & Estate Planning office.
2. Managing the overall daily office functions and maintaining oversight on upcoming events, programs, and marketing efforts to ensure officers, staff, and materials are prepared and consistent.
3. Supervise support staff members and give guidance and assistance to officers when needed; assist with annual goal setting and quarterly goal reviews. Maintain office morale and structure.
4. Training staff to communicate about and successfully complete planned gifts.
5. Have the knowledge to prepare gift illustrations and corresponding cover letters for donors using third-party Crescendo software; assist and oversee other members of the team in the processes and execution of this task.
6. Assisting with the creation and managing the distribution of solicitation materials, which includes, but is not limited to, print material, websites, publications, and newsletters.
7. Remaining up to date about Hillsdale's many special programs and priorities to help donors direct their giving.
8. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all planned giving activities.
9. Occasionally attending evening/weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars, workshops, etc.
10. This description may be ever-changing through departmental growth and institutional changes.

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• A Law degree or Professional Certifications/Training in Finance, Estate Planning, Tax Law, Fundraising, or similar areas a plus.
• Fundraising development, accomplished history of management, and team leadership experience in a nonprofit setting.

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