Position Title
Director of Charitable Gift Planning

Employee Type
Regular

Office/Department
Major Gifts

Work Environment
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus


Job Type
Full time
Benefits at Loyola
https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits/

Compensation Range
$94,062.00 - $122,281.00

Anticipated Start Date
09/09/2024

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date


Position Duties
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, MD. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Loyola University Maryland’s office of major gits seeks a Full-Time, Director, Charitable Gift Planning to lead the overall planned giving fundraising effort on behalf of the University. The Director will report to the Assistant Vice President, Major Gifts, and work closely with the Vice President, major gift officers and University leadership to identify, cultivate and secure planned gifts from individuals, matching donor intent with University initiatives.

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for planned giving marketing and fundraising efforts, by developing an annual plan for the office, as well as, a campaign plan for the next capital campaign. Work with the Vice President, Assistant Vice President and Advancement colleagues to develop the overall planned giving program.

• Oversee development of planned giving materials for the Jenkins Society (the University’s group of planned giving donors), and work with Donor Engagement on planned giving stewardship.

• Work with University counsel on planned giving matters and serve as chair of the University Gift Acceptance Committee. Work with volunteers and the financial planning community on seminars, advice, and additional programming to engage alumni and prospects. In collaboration with the University’s Controller, an outside vendor, and the director of Advancement Services, complete various state fundraising license documents on a yearly basis.

• Maintain professional expertise through professional groups, conferences and webinars; stay abreast of current trends and changes in tax codes that impact individual planned giving and provide updates of such to the Advancement team.

• Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Engagement to develop and implement a planned giving initiative for Loyola's senior alumni, including, but not limited to, the 50 year reunion class each, Golden Greyhound Dinner Dance, First Friday Mass, additional senior alumni events and activities.

• Provide leadership to direct reports including full cycle performance management.Â

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience Requirements: 5-8 years of experience in planned giving, major giving, or equivalent.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.


University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.


Diversity Statement