Gift Planning Officer - Scripps College

Join a top-ranked women's liberal arts college during a transformative moment in its history.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership, presidential tours, and high-level donor engagement.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious culture that values growth and innovation.
• Contribute to a once-in-a-century Centennial campaign with national visibility.

Another Source's client, Scripps College, is recruiting a Gift Planning Officer to join their Philanthropy team in Claremont, CA.

Here's a little about Scripps College and the position they are recruiting for:

Scripps College is a nationally recognized women's liberal arts college in Claremont, California, known for its rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, distinguished faculty, and commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. As a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, Scripps offers its students the intimacy of a small college with the resources of a larger university network.

Summary of the Role

The Gift Planning Officer will play a key role in expanding and stewarding a robust pipeline of planned gifts bequests, charitable trusts, annuities, and other complex gifts that secure the College's long-term philanthropic vision. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, the Officer will manage a portfolio of prospects, build internal and external relationships, and help educate donors and colleagues about the power and impact of legacy giving.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a portfolio of 100-125, made of planned giving prospects and current legacy society members. Guide individuals through the complete donor cycle-from identification and qualification through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Conduct personalized outreach and meetings with donors, both virtually and in-person, with a focus on the retention and acquisition of planned and estate gifts. Identify opportunities to update and expand gifts through tailored engagement and stewardship strategies.

• Collaborate with major gifts colleagues on blended gift opportunities.

• Partner with the Director of Gift Planning to prepare customized proposals, planned gift illustrations, and stewardship correspondence for planned giving donors.

• Document all substantive prospect interactions in Raiser's Edge CRM, including contact reports, moves management changes, and other relevant activity.

• Support the administration of estate distributions and ensure accurate documentation of confirmed planned gifts.

• Collaborate with departments across campus to incorporate gift planning into centennial-related programming and activities.

• Contribute to broader advancement initiatives such as Reunion Weekend, Day of Giving, and campaign events as needed.

• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.

• Understanding of and appreciation for the philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors.

• Familiarity with a range of planned giving vehicles and practices.

• Proven record of accomplishment in cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors. Understanding of and appreciation for the philanthropic process and individual giving behaviors.

• Familiarity with a range of planned giving vehicles and practices.

• Proven record of accomplishment in cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams, including with volunteer leaders and committees.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic thinker with sound judgment, discretion, and a team-oriented mindset.

• Superb interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Understanding of the unique role and legacy of women's colleges in American society.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with staff at all organizational levels, including volunteers and board members.

• Proficiency in CRM systems (Raiser's Edge/NXT strongly preferred).

• Ability to work evenings for College events and donor meetings as needed.

• Ability and willingness to travel nationally for visits and events.

What's in it for you:

• Contribute to the quiet phase of a $100 million campaign, supporting transformational initiatives across the College.

• Gain visibility with senior leadership and participate in presidential tours and high-level donor engagement opportunities.

• Develop your expertise in planned giving, one of the fastest-growing areas in philanthropy over the next two decades.

• Thrive in a high-achieving yet laid-back culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.

• Work at the heart of Scripps' evolving arts district redevelopment, with an office centrally located in the midst of campus transformation.

Benefits:

Scripps offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. Learn more:

https://services.claremont.edu/benefits-administration/benefit-plan-information/

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $68,640 - $70,720

Hours & Classification and Status:

This is a temporary status, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.

The regular hours of this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.

This position is expected to end on or before June 30, 2029. This position may be extended upon mutual agreement between the parties and the availability of funding.

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