Director of Gift Documentation

Job title:

Director of Gift Documentation

Company

Virginia Government

Job description

Advancement, Fundraising, OtherSearch by job title, location, department, category, etc.Search Jobs near meDirector of Gift Documentation

• 533554

• Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• University Development

• Advancement
• Fundraising
• Other

• Administrative & Professional

• Closing at: Jul 25 2025 – 23:55 EDT

• Senior Vice Pres Advancement

Job DescriptionReporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Prospect Development, the Director of Gift Documentation acts as the university’s central resource for donor gift documentation and collaborates closely with gift officers, Advancement Services, University counsel, Virginia Tech Foundation counsel, and financial offices to facilitate the documentation, creation of, and management of endowments, current-use funds, and related amendments. The Director is responsible for understanding and adhering to policy while making recommendations for policy updates, as needed. In addition, the Director will ensure alignment with legal and operational guidelines. This position will work to streamline processes, provide individual and group trainings, create and maintain resource materials, and create executive briefings in support of gift documentation workflows. This role requires a balance between personalized donor interactions, strong collaboration skills, and meticulous process management to ensure both a positive donor experience while ensuring a lasting institutional legacy. The Director will play a pivotal role in donor engagement, crafting timely documentation that honors both donor intent and Virginia Tech’s strategic vision.Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in compliance, strategic communications, writing, editing, or donor relations.
• Ability to interact and build positive relationships with internal and external constituents
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, editing, and reviewing formal documents, preferably legal or financial in nature.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word (including advanced formatting and merges), Excel (sorting, data comparison), and PowerPoint.
• Proven success interpreting and applying policies or legal guidance in a compliance-oriented environment.
• Documented ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced organization with multiple stakeholder and to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential donor or financial information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal agreements and higher education gift documentation.
• Working knowledge of IRS regulations related to charitable giving, and CASE.
• Demonstrated experience using fundraising CRM software (e.g., Blackbaud or similar platforms).

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Expected salary

$75000 – 85000 per year

Location

Blacksburg, VA

Job date

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:54:10 GMT

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