Executive Director of Estate and Planned Giving

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Florida International University in the search for an Executive Director of Estate and Planned Giving.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Executive Director will manage and enhance a planned giving program that is focused on securing gifts through trusts, annuities, and testamentary giving to meet organizational goals. The Executive Director will build a multi-year strategic plan and set priorities for FIU that best serves the growing number of centralized and unit-based fund-raising staff and Alumni Association. They will identify, cultivate, and solicit major and principal level outright and deferred gift prospects independently and in partnership with colleagues from across the University. They will also oversee marketing initiatives for deferred and outright gifting techniques to various internal and external audiences. The position works with all areas of the University in coordination with University and Foundation leadership.

Florida International University is Miami's only public research university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. They are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with their local and global communities. Designated a Preeminent State Research University, FIU emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. For more than 50 years, the university has positioned itself as one of South Florida's anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of their time. FIU's vision is to achieve exceptional student-centered learning and upward economic mobility, produce meaningful research and creative activities, and lead transformative innovations locally and globally, resulting in recognition as a Top 30 public university. FIU consistently ranks among the top universities in the nation for student success and return on investment.

A bachelor's degree and twelve years of experience and seven years of experience in gift planning fundraising program implementation and management is required. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is preferred. Florida International University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to FIU, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Florida International University and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Eric Rosario at ericrosario@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5539.