Associate Director, Planned Giving

EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE
Required: Five years direct fundraising experience. 
Preferred: Six or more years of professional experience in portfolio-based fundraising with experience securing six figure major gifts, preferably in a medical center setting. Deep understanding of individual philanthropy and the philanthropic process. Ability to maintain a high level of consistent productivity. Track record of expanding donor participation in giving efforts and expertise in working with high-level giving constituencies. High degree of diplomacy, emotional intelligence, ethical sensitivity, cultural sensitivity and commitment to confidentiality. Demonstrated track record of using tact and diplomacy in communications with a wide variety of personalities. Willingness to travel as well as work some nights and weekends.

Verifiable record of accomplishment of $5 million + in personally attributable charitable gifts closed. Demonstrated experience working with faculty, executive leadership teams, senior campaign/board members and fellow development professionals to execute fundraising strategies.  Experience in healthcare or higher education fundraising. Membership in the Planned Giving Council of Houston, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), The Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) or the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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