The Director of Leadership Giving leads relationship-based fundraising efforts to secure major philanthropic investments in support of institutional priorities. This role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and integrates planned giving strategies to maximize current and future support.

As a key member of the Advancement team, the Director partners with institutional leadership and volunteers to cultivate meaningful donor relationships, align philanthropic interests with institutional priorities, and secure transformational gifts.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with preference given to a graduate of Union Adventist University
• Minimum of 5-7 years of major gift fundraising experience or knowledge of, or demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn, best practices in leadership giving, donor participation, and philanthropic engagement
• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts
• Familiarity with planned giving strategies and donor engagement approaches
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with high-capacity donors, volunteers, and institutional leaders
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Strong strategic thinking, initiative, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT or similar donor CRM preferred
• Willingness to travel and participate in evening or weekend events as needed
  
  Special Requirements
• An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; a Seventh-day Adventist church member in good and regular standing.
• Must be currently authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

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