July 8th, 2025
Mount Holyoke College
Assistant Director of Gift Planning
( Massachusetts | Hybrid )
About the Organization
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is a diverse community of staff, faculty and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach and commitment to diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for purposeful leadership in an increasingly globalized world.
Job Description
Position salary range: $88,794- $105,021
The Assistant Director of Gift Planning is a frontline fundraiser and vital member of Mount Holyoke College’s Development Team. This individual manages a portfolio of approximately 120 alums, families, and friends, cultivating relationships that lead to impactful philanthropic commitments, including six- and seven-figure life income gifts, estate gifts and complex outright gifts. Reporting to the Director of Gift Planning, this role contributes to the success of the College’s upcoming comprehensive campaign by advancing strategic gift planning efforts and collaborating with internal and external partners.
The Assistant Director partners across the Development team to develop customized gift strategies and provides expertise on planned giving vehicles. Success in this role requires empathy, curiosity, technical acumen, and a commitment to inclusive donor engagement.