Gift Planner

Posting Information Position Title Gift Planner Position Type Staff FTE 1 General Employment Period January – December General Work Schedule (days of week) Monday- Friday with occasional weekend hours General shift hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours Benefits Eligible? Yes Job Summary / Basic Function Join the team shaping the future of Concordia College!

We’re launching a comprehensive campaign and seeking a mission-driven professional to contribute meaningfully to its success. As part of a high-performing Advancement team—and under the leadership of a visionary, high-energy new president and new vice president for advancement —you’ll play a critical role in building philanthropic relationships that fuel transformational change.

Ideal candidates may come from :

• Fundraising roles in nonprofit or higher education
• Foundation relations experience or grant development
• Client engagement, financial advising, insurance, wealth management, corporate relations, or external affairs
• Higher education positions with demonstrated external relationship experience

If you’re passionate about building meaningful donor relationships, believe in the power of education, and thrive in a values-driven, collaborative culture—we want to hear from you. Description of Position : The Gift Planner is energized by the opportunity to advance Concordia’s faith-based, liberal arts mission through philanthropy. This is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing major and planned gifts of $25,000 and higher from alumni, parents, and friends of the College. With a portfolio of approximately 100–120 households, these professional builds values-aligned relationships strategically aligning individual passions with institutional priorities. This role develops and implements donor cultivation strategies and serves as a thought partner in division-wide planning.Reporting to the Director of Development, the Gift Planner works collaboratively with the Vice President for Advancement, College President, faculty, and staff. This individual is a self-starting, mission-driven professional with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to donor engagement. The role involves both independent work and teamwork to support the College’s fundraising goals, particularly through discovery, cultivation, solicitation and relationship-building. Minimum Qualifications Education / Experience :

Three years of successful fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing major and / or planned gifts. Or three years, or more, of experience in transferable skills :

Experience in financial advising, insurance, or wealth management

Client relations with experience in building significant long-term relationships

Experience in higher education with external relationship-building responsibilities

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Office Location : Moorhead, MN

Skills / Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications

Open Until Filled Yes Screening Begins 09 / 15 / 2025 Benefits Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package :

Salary – $66,000 – 80,000

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position’s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

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