Director of Gift Planning Jobs
Director of Gift Planning jobs are open across higher education, healthcare systems, arts and cultural institutions, and nonprofit foundations, from associate to senior director level, with specializations in estate planning, major gifts, and planned giving program development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Regular ManagementFVTC Worksite
Appleton Main CampusHours Per Week
40Note to internal applicants: Do not apply via this portal. Login to your Workday Account and Find Internal Career Opportunities through the Internal Portal.
Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.
Job Description Summary
This position is shared between FVTC and the FVTC Foundation, Inc. 70% of time is allocated to Foundation work, 30% to FVTC.This position is responsible for the planning, delivery, and continuous growth of fund development for the FVTC Foundation, with primary responsibility for major and planned gift work. It supports the Executive Director with the development and execution of Foundation fundraising strategies and initiatives. Additionally, this position provides oversight of the FVTC Student Scholarship Program and Foundation Communications.
In support of both the Foundation and the College, this role helps by cultivating and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and identifies and strengthens internal and external partnerships throughout our district communities.
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Fundraising Strategy & Resource Development
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising efforts, including long-term and annual fundraising goals.
- Identify opportunities for financial and in-kind contributions that support the College's students, programs, and facilities.
- Establish annual scholarship fundraising goals and identify donor resources.
Planned Giving & Legacy Giving
- Implement and maintain a Foundation planned giving program.
- Identify key donors for engagement and membership in the FVTC Foundation Legacy Circle.
- Manage Crescendo external planned giving website.
Donor Stewardship, Cultivation & Relationship Management
- Provide outstanding stewardship to current and prospective FVTC Foundation donors.
- Foster relationships with individual and family donors, including current and former FVTC staff, FVTC alumni, and community members.
- Identify potential new donors and relationships utilizing College leadership, Business & Industry Services, Deans, and Advisory Committees.
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Strengthen the performance of the Foundation and Community Relations Team by contributing to a culture of hard work, mutual respect, innovative thinking, growth and development, shared successes, and a clear and consistent focus on our mission.
- Oversee the FVTC Student Scholarship Program for currently enrolled FVTC students, incoming high school seniors, and additional niche scholarships.
- Oversee Foundation Communications to provide ongoing engagement with donors, encouraging their continued support of FVTC students and interest in the College.
- Partner with the Foundation & Community Relations management team to establish strategies, annual plans, and objectives; and provide leadership to the ongoing operations of the team.
Community Relations & External Partnerships
- Identify, develop, and strengthen relationships with key College constituencies.
- Identify and develop community partnerships and contribute to a plan that strengthens our connections and relationships with civic, business, cultural, and government leaders.
Events Planning & Constituent Engagement
- Manage activities and engagement of the FVTC Retiree Group.
- Lead planning of annual Achievement Against the Odds recognition event.
Personnel Leadership & Talent Development
- Provide leadership to assigned personnel, contributing to a culture of trust and supporting the development of others.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring direct report(s). Provide direction, counsel and support that builds the culture of the team.
Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of regular reports for the Foundation Board, College Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders as requested.
- Serve as an FVTC representative to the WTCS Foundation Leaders Annual Meeting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area such as business, management, communications, or community relations. Graduate degree work or other training/experience in resource development, advancement, marketing, or nonprofit leadership preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check.
- Experience in the nonprofit environment, including research and donor relations.
- Experience in developing and communicating a vision, building relationships, and achieving results.
- Demonstrated initiative, innovation and creativity in fundraising or community partnership projects.
- Excellent writing, speaking and presentations skills.
- Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to represent the College & Foundation with a high degree of personal credibility.
- A commitment to the mission, vision, purposes, and values of the College & Foundation.
- A community-oriented, self-starter who is effective at making appropriate contacts, building relationships, and developing prospective donors.
- Understands the value of the technical college in the community and has the ability to clearly and powerfully articulate its impact.
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and exercises sound judgment.
- Highly motivated individual with excellent communications and organizational skills to produce results with minimal supervision.
- Ability to create and strengthen excellent working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse Foundation and College leaders and staff, respecting the roles of each position.
- Ability to organize data and information to produce information that can be understood by multiple audiences.
- Ability to manage people, projects, and processes, leading others to achieve results and share in successes.
In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Work Environment
Work will be completed in a hybrid environment, both in person and virtually.
Work environment may change based upon college needs.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks and using a computer system.
- Occasional mobility for meetings, office visits, events, and travel.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of light to moderate items.
- Fine motor skills and repetitive motions associated with typing and office equipment use.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for in-person and electronic interactions. Some travel may be required; a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle are required.
EOE/ADA Statement
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information
Starting Range: $88,400 - $104,000 per year.
Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data.
Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.
At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options. Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods. We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage. Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.
Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - rayon.brown6751@fvtc.edu (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - daniel.squires3328@fvtc.edu (Disability related discrimination).
Job Category
Regular ManagementFVTC Worksite
Appleton Main CampusHours Per Week
40Note to internal applicants: Do not apply via this portal. Login to your Workday Account and Find Internal Career Opportunities through the Internal Portal.
Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.
Job Description Summary
This position is shared between FVTC and the FVTC Foundation, Inc. 70% of time is allocated to Foundation work, 30% to FVTC.This position is responsible for the planning, delivery, and continuous growth of fund development for the FVTC Foundation, with primary responsibility for major and planned gift work. It supports the Executive Director with the development and execution of Foundation fundraising strategies and initiatives. Additionally, this position provides oversight of the FVTC Student Scholarship Program and Foundation Communications.
In support of both the Foundation and the College, this role helps by cultivating and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and identifies and strengthens internal and external partnerships throughout our district communities.
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Fundraising Strategy & Resource Development
- Contribute to the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising efforts, including long-term and annual fundraising goals.
- Identify opportunities for financial and in-kind contributions that support the College's students, programs, and facilities.
- Establish annual scholarship fundraising goals and identify donor resources.
Planned Giving & Legacy Giving
- Implement and maintain a Foundation planned giving program.
- Identify key donors for engagement and membership in the FVTC Foundation Legacy Circle.
- Manage Crescendo external planned giving website.
Donor Stewardship, Cultivation & Relationship Management
- Provide outstanding stewardship to current and prospective FVTC Foundation donors.
- Foster relationships with individual and family donors, including current and former FVTC staff, FVTC alumni, and community members.
- Identify potential new donors and relationships utilizing College leadership, Business & Industry Services, Deans, and Advisory Committees.
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Strengthen the performance of the Foundation and Community Relations Team by contributing to a culture of hard work, mutual respect, innovative thinking, growth and development, shared successes, and a clear and consistent focus on our mission.
- Oversee the FVTC Student Scholarship Program for currently enrolled FVTC students, incoming high school seniors, and additional niche scholarships.
- Oversee Foundation Communications to provide ongoing engagement with donors, encouraging their continued support of FVTC students and interest in the College.
- Partner with the Foundation & Community Relations management team to establish strategies, annual plans, and objectives; and provide leadership to the ongoing operations of the team.
Community Relations & External Partnerships
- Identify, develop, and strengthen relationships with key College constituencies.
- Identify and develop community partnerships and contribute to a plan that strengthens our connections and relationships with civic, business, cultural, and government leaders.
Events Planning & Constituent Engagement
- Manage activities and engagement of the FVTC Retiree Group.
- Lead planning of annual Achievement Against the Odds recognition event.
Personnel Leadership & Talent Development
- Provide leadership to assigned personnel, contributing to a culture of trust and supporting the development of others.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring direct report(s). Provide direction, counsel and support that builds the culture of the team.
Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of regular reports for the Foundation Board, College Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders as requested.
- Serve as an FVTC representative to the WTCS Foundation Leaders Annual Meeting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area such as business, management, communications, or community relations. Graduate degree work or other training/experience in resource development, advancement, marketing, or nonprofit leadership preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check.
- Experience in the nonprofit environment, including research and donor relations.
- Experience in developing and communicating a vision, building relationships, and achieving results.
- Demonstrated initiative, innovation and creativity in fundraising or community partnership projects.
- Excellent writing, speaking and presentations skills.
- Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to represent the College & Foundation with a high degree of personal credibility.
- A commitment to the mission, vision, purposes, and values of the College & Foundation.
- A community-oriented, self-starter who is effective at making appropriate contacts, building relationships, and developing prospective donors.
- Understands the value of the technical college in the community and has the ability to clearly and powerfully articulate its impact.
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and exercises sound judgment.
- Highly motivated individual with excellent communications and organizational skills to produce results with minimal supervision.
- Ability to create and strengthen excellent working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse Foundation and College leaders and staff, respecting the roles of each position.
- Ability to organize data and information to produce information that can be understood by multiple audiences.
- Ability to manage people, projects, and processes, leading others to achieve results and share in successes.
In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Work Environment
Work will be completed in a hybrid environment, both in person and virtually.
Work environment may change based upon college needs.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks and using a computer system.
- Occasional mobility for meetings, office visits, events, and travel.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of light to moderate items.
- Fine motor skills and repetitive motions associated with typing and office equipment use.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for in-person and electronic interactions. Some travel may be required; a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle are required.
EOE/ADA Statement
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information
Starting Range: $88,400 - $104,000 per year.
Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data.
Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.
At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options. Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods. We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage. Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.
Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - rayon.brown6751@fvtc.edu (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - daniel.squires3328@fvtc.edu (Disability related discrimination).
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of gift planning jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in planned giving or major gift fundraising
- Demonstrated knowledge of charitable gift vehicles including bequests, trusts, and annuities
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as nonprofit management, business, or communications
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software for donor tracking and reporting
- Experience managing or building a legacy society or expectancy pipeline
- Certified Fund Raising Executive credential or Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation preferred
Tips for Your Director of Gift Planning Job Search
Quantify your planned giving portfolio results
Hiring committees want to see portfolio size, number of expectancies closed, and bequest revenue attributed to your work. Pull those figures from your gift planning records before you write a single word of your resume.
Align your resume to the institution type
A research university and a community hospital have different donor profiles and gift vehicles. Tailor your resume to mirror the institution's language, whether that's endowment growth, grateful patient programs, or legacy society metrics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of gift planning openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your command of gift vehicles
Job postings for this role almost always screen for fluency with charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and bequests. Name the specific vehicles you've structured in your resume rather than listing planned giving as a general competency.
Prepare for a donor case presentation
Many final-round interviews ask you to walk through how you'd approach a hypothetical major donor prospect, from discovery to gift close. Practice narrating your cultivation and solicitation strategy out loud, not just on paper.
Negotiate for professional development in your offer
Continuing education through organizations like the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning carries real career value in this field. If base pay has limited flexibility, ask specifically about conference attendance and certification support as part of your offer conversation.
Director of Gift Planning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of gift plannings?
William & Mary, Auburn University, and Harvard University are hiring the most director of gift plannings right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, hospital foundations, and large nonprofit organizations account for the greatest share of active postings.
How many director of gift planning jobs are remote?
About 89% of director of gift planning openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role, which often requires in-person donor meetings. Portfolio management, reporting, and planned giving program oversight tend to be the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How do you become a director of gift planning?
Start by building several years of frontline fundraising experience, ideally with direct exposure to planned gift conversations and estate-related documentation. Pursue credentials such as the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation or the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy to deepen technical fluency. Advance by managing a planned giving program, growing a legacy society, and closing complex multi-asset gifts before moving into a director-level search.
How do you get hired as a director of gift planning with limited experience?
Transition from a major gifts or annual fund role where you can document at least some planned giving conversations, even informal bequest intentions. Volunteer to support your organization's legacy society, shadow estate gift closings, and get familiar with the tax and legal language around gift vehicles. Smaller institutions and community foundations often hire candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity about estate planning over those with a lengthy planned giving title history.
What does the director of gift planning interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a screening call focused on your gift vehicle knowledge and portfolio history, followed by a panel interview with development leadership and sometimes legal or finance staff. A final round typically involves a donor strategy presentation or case study, and in some organizations a meeting with the chief development officer or president. References from legal and financial colleagues who can speak to your technical accuracy carry particular weight at this level.
Where can I find and apply to director of gift planning jobs?
You can find and apply to director of gift planning jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and goals, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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