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Florida International University · 4 weeks ago

Executive Director of Development, College of Engineering & Computing

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $165K/yr

12+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami, offering a comprehensive range of degree programs. The Executive Director of Development for the College of Engineering & Computing will lead fundraising initiatives, manage donor relations, and develop strategic partnerships to support the College's academic and research priorities.

Financial ServicesIncubatorsManagement Consulting

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops, leads, and executes a comprehensive strategic plan for fundraising, corporate relations, stewardship, Dean's Leadership board management oversight, and alumni engagement for the College of Engineering & Computing (CEC). Establishes long-term strategies that align philanthropic opportunities with the College's academic, research, and student success priorities. Regularly evaluates progress, adjusts goals, and communicates strategy to leadership and stakeholders

Assesses, prioritizes, and articulates CEC's funding needs in collaboration with the Dean, department chairs, faculty, and University partners. Develops compelling cases for support across research, innovation, student programs, capital projects, and emerging technology initiatives. Ensures that fundraising strategies reflect current trends in engineering, computing, workforce development, and global industry advancements

Develops, plans, and implements multi-channel strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, government partners, and foundations. Leads the full lifecycle of fundraising activities including identification, cultivation, proposal development, solicitation, closing, and stewardship at major and principal gift levels

Proactively manages a personal portfolio of major, and principal gift prospects. Develops customized cultivation strategies, conducts discovery visits, and maintains a rigorous schedule of donor meetings. Travels locally, nationally, and internationally to engage donors, cultivate partnerships, and solicit gifts

Leads the development and execution of CECs campaign activities, ensuring alignment with University-wide campaign priorities. Oversees all campaign planning, timelines, reporting, prospect strategies, and donor engagement initiatives tied to campaign goals

Collaborates with University Advancement, FIU Foundation leadership, FIU Alumni Association, President's Council, Foundation Board, and internal stakeholders to create coordinated fundraising strategies, improve donor pipeline development, and elevate the College's philanthropic visibility

Provides strategic guidance and coaching to the Dean, department chairs, faculty, and senior leaders on donor engagement, corporate relations, external partnerships, stewardship, and fundraising opportunities. Prepares briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and proposals for leadership to use in donor and partner interactions

Oversees stewardship, recognition, and donor relations programs for the College. Ensures timely, accurate, and strategic acknowledgement of gifts; manages pledge tracking; and ensures proper use, reporting, and compliance of donor funds, including scholarships and endowed gifts

Leads strategy development to expand, deepen, and institutionalize corporate and industry partnerships in engineering, computing, and technology sectors. Identifies potential partners aligned with CEC strengths such as AI, cybersecurity, robotics, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and other emerging areas. Creates engagement pathways for research collaborations, workforce pipelines, sponsored programs, and philanthropic support

Directs alumni relations activities for the College in collaboration with the FIU Alumni Association. Develops strategies to increase alumni engagement, participation, and philanthropic involvement, including targeted communications, events, volunteer opportunities, and affinity-building initiatives

Develops and oversees production of fundraising collateral, case statements, proposals, digital assets, and public-facing materials for the College. Utilizes emerging technologies, data insights, and digital platforms to enhance donor outreach and fundraising impact

Serves as a key partner in University Advancement's prospect management system, ensuring adherence to guidelines, consistent documentation, and coordinated donor strategies across units. Develops annual work plans, solicitation matrices, and performance benchmarks for the CEC development operation

Recruits, supervises, and develops a high-performing development team. Provides ongoing coaching, training, performance evaluation, and professional development opportunities. Ensures team adherence to University policies, fundraising standards, and measurable goals

Develops and effectively administers the departmental operating budget. Allocates resources to support strategic fundraising priorities, staff operations, donor cultivation activities, and external engagement initiatives

Represents the University and/or the College at public events, donor engagements, industry functions, professional conferences, University programs, and community activities to strengthen partnerships and visibility

May handle donated funds in the form of checks or negotiable securities. Accesses confidential information regarding gifts, donors, strategies, and stakeholder interactions. Maintains strict professional integrity and confidentiality at all times

Qualification

Fundraising strategy developmentMajor gift solicitationCorporate engagementAlumni relations managementCampaign managementStakeholder collaborationDonor stewardshipLeadership coachingPublic speakingBudget managementTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree

twelve (12) years of experience

seven (7) years of experience in fundraising

supervises/manages subordinate staff

Preferred

Degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Sales/Business or related field

7 or more years of major and leadership giving fundraising in a higher education environment

campaign and Engineering fundraising experience is highly preferred

Proven record of significant achievement in a broad-based development role in a complex matrix organization, ideally with experience in higher education

Company

Florida International University

Glassdoor4.2

FIU is Miami's public research university. Offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online.

Founded in 2016

Miami, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://startup.fiu.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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