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Business Title Senior Director, Gift and Estate Planning
Posting CategorySalary Grade 09
Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay RateDepartment Development
Department DescriptionPosition Location Main Campus
FTE 1.00
Job Summary Plans and executes all planned giving programs for Cleveland State University and the CSU Foundation. Identifies, cultivates, and solicits donors for planned giving bequests, trusts, annuities and real estate. Seeks out significant prospect opportunities and secures planned gifts according to agreed upon goals and timelines. Oversees gift agreement writing and gift acceptance policy development/implementation. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree preferably in business, urban studies, communications, public relations or related fields. .
- Five years professional experience in planned giving development, legal or financial fields.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to establish driver eligibility under the University's motor vehicle policy.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's or JD degree preferably in business, urban studies, communications, public relations or related fields.
- Five years experience in Higher Education planned giving field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Knowledge of tax laws and liability.
- A record of progressive leadership and achievement in Gift and Estate Planning or relevant field.
- Demonstrated success in multiple facets of fundraising, with emphasis on cultivation, solicitation, gift closure, donor stewardship, and proposal writing in the gift and estate planning area.
- Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic plan, analyze and prepare data, and develop and deliver presentations.
- Demonstrated understanding of ethics related to development activities; ability to exercise discretion in interactions with donors and prospects.
- Ability to articulate the University's vision, mission, needs, opportunities and aspirations with clarity and enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, organizational and computer proficiency skills.
- Ability to travel off campus and maintain a flexible schedule.
Requisition Number PT0703939S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of PostingSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsApplicant Instructions Applications will be exclusively accepted online at
http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, typically 8:00- 5:00 pm.
Advertising CopyFull Time/Part Time Full Time
Posted Date 08/26/2026
Close Date/Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled No
Review Begins 09/02/2026
Tentative Start Date 
