For more than a century, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) has prepared students to lead lives of purpose while advancing the public good through teaching, research, and community engagement. Founded in 1910, the University has grown into a nationally recognized public institution serving students across nine academic colleges, with expanding strengths in healthcare, engineering, applied STEM, and workforce development. Today, BGSU’s commitment to innovation, student success, and public impact continues to drive record enrollment, increased research activity, and meaningful partnerships that strengthen communities throughout Ohio and beyond.
As Bowling Green State University launches its most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign, philanthropy will play an increasingly important role in advancing strategic priorities across scholarships, academic programs, research, facilities, and student success. With a growing alumni network of more than 200,000 and sustained fundraising momentum, the University is well positioned to expand its culture of philanthropy while building lasting support for future generations of Falcons.
The Opportunity
The Director of Gift Planning role is a compelling opportunity for an experienced charitable gift planning professional to shape the future of philanthropy at Bowling Green State University during a period of exceptional institutional momentum.
As the University embarks on a new seven-year comprehensive campaign following record-breaking fundraising success, this leader will serve as BGSU’s primary expert on planned giving while helping donors create enduring philanthropic legacies that advance the University’s mission for generations to come.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director will lead all aspects of gift planning strategy, manage a portfolio of prospects, and secure philanthropic commitments in support of the institution’s priorities. The Director will serve as a trusted internal advisor, helping colleagues navigate sophisticated planned giving vehicles and develop strategies that maximize philanthropic impact across the University.
This position offers the opportunity to lead and grow an established legacy giving program at a university with demonstrated fundraising success, visionary leadership, and ambitious aspirations for the future.
