PLANNED GIVING OFFICER

Office of Advancement

Classification: Class Code 6111 / Level 4 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited

Hiring Salary Range : $100,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Planned Giving Officer manages UC Law San Francisco's planned giving program, including its Legacy Society. It is a meaningful and exciting time to join UC Law San Francisco's Advancement efforts; UC Law San Francisco is undertaking its largest private fundraising effort in over 145 years, has a Legacy Society with a membership of over 150, and is proud to have a community of dedicated alumni the Planned Giving Officer partners with to expand legacy giving.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Planned Giving Officer:

• Manages a portfolio of 125 – 150 planned giving prospects, focusing on securing new planned giving commitments, increased planned giving commitments from existing donors, as well as current use support from legacy donors.
• Oversee the Legacy Society, UC Law SF's community of planned giving donors, including regular planning and implementing stewardship, events, and engagement.
• Supports the Advancement Office and Chancellor & Dean's office to identify planned giving prospects from managed major donor portfolios
• Leads Planned Giving Committee of the UC Law San Francisco Board of Trustees, who support engagement and event attendance from Legacy Society members.
• Develops and executes comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to raise awareness of planned giving opportunities and increase Legacy Society membership.
• Completes other related responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, with preference for candidates who have advanced degrees.
• 3+ years of progressive and successful development experience in planned giving, preferably in higher education.
• Commitment to UC Law San Francisco's vision to prepare its graduates to tackle modern legal challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Stellar relationship building skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally, as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.