Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Individual Giving & Special Campaigns, the Senior Director of Gift Planning provides leadership for creating and executing an integrated strategy for estate and gift planning programs to help advance the mission of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU). Responsible for leading and managing both internal administrative and external donor-facing activities within the Institutional Advancement (IA) Division. This position also serves as a knowledgeable resource for other fundraising staff on gift planning and financial and legal strategies. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the IA team and play a critical role in RFU’s funding initiatives to address health equity, advance innovation in research and education, and guide philanthropic partnerships to support the aspirations of the university.
Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full-time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.
This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement after 90 days, which could include working from home 1 -2 days a week.