Executive Director, Planned Giving

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the comprehensive planned giving program for the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Manage a personal portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, including qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors
• Identify and engage donors through testamentary bequests, charitable trusts, life income arrangements, and complex gifts
• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for planned giving staff and communications
• Serve as a key liaison to the Columbia University Office of Alumni and Development Planned Giving
• Collaborate with the major gifts team to develop integrated gift strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent in education and experience)
• 7 years of related experience in development or fundraising
• Proven experience with major gift solicitations and working in a campaign environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills for preparing proposals and making persuasive presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and work effectively with university faculty and alumni

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Specific experience working within a large-scale fundraising campaign

About the Company

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Office of Development is part of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). We are dedicated to facilitating relationships that support our mission to transform health by driving discovery, advancing care, and educating leaders.