Gift Planners in the Office of Advancement work as an integrated team of diversely talented fundraising professionals to cultivate, solicit, and secure major and planned gifts for the College. Employment Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits Eligible Salary Range: $78,000-95,000 How to apply: Continue here or visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Anticipated start date = Summer 2026 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Spend at least 60% of one's time traveling and meeting in the field with prospective donors; half of this time may be spent traveling outside of the Twin Cities region; participate in the Office of Advancement's mutual accountability prospect management process. Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Advancement staff, the President and executive staff, members of the Board of Trustees, senior college administrators and faculty to accomplish fundraising goals. Provide primary leadership for developing and carrying out the fundraising efforts in select strategic market regions and support the constituents associated with those regions. Work with colleagues to develop and implement successful gift planning marketing, education, recognition, and stewardship programs; and participate in growing the membership of the College's recognition societies. Through fundraising success, participate in the implementation of the strategic plans for the College. Advance in professional expertise; participate in professional organizations and attend pertinent local, regional, and national continuing education meetings as the budget allows. Report to the Associate Vice President for Advancement; works closely and collaboratively with the Vice President and other members of the gift planning staff. All other duties as assigned.