Reporting to the VP of Central Teams, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for implementing a program to identify, grow, cultivate and steward a pipeline of donors who will utilize deferred gifts, trusts, annuities, complex gifts and gifts of real estate, life insurance and other tangible items to make gifts to the University.
The ED will manage a team of three professionals to create an industry-leading program solicitation strategy using social media, digital tools, email, web, print, marketing programs, text, phone and more. She/ He will manage, cultivate and steward a portfolio of 40-50 donors primarily related to gift planning and estate gift opportunities.
The ED creates and implements strategies to partner with gift officers across the University to incorporate planned gifts into solicitations. He/ She serves as an internal expert and consultant on complex gifts and a variety of gift planning vehicles (trusts, annuities, gifts of real estate, and more.).
The ED is responsible for creating and maintaining effective relationships and collaborations with key colleagues with central Marketing and within AEA including Alumni Engagement, Advancement Services, Technical Systems and Services, Prospect Research, regional Advancement, Donor Relations, and the leads of the Schools, Colleges and Units.
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.