Fort Valley State University · 11 hours ago
Director of Developnent
Fort Valley,GA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expFort Valley State University (FVSU) is a state and land-grant institution in Georgia, seeking a Director of Development. The role involves planning and implementing a major gift fundraising program to secure private financial resources for the university's mission.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Leads fundraising activity required for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, closing, and stewardship of donors and prospects, emphasizing those that have given or are capable of giving $10,000+; organizes special events; develops recognition opportunities and manages planned giving
Develop and implement short and long-range goals to maximize private support from individuals, corporations, grants, foundations and capital campaigns for university wide initiatives
Collaborate with FVSU leaders and stakeholders to link donors' passions with FVSU priorities, foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure a gratifying gift and/or engagement experience
Utilizes CRM and advancement resources to provide regular progress reports on gifts and complete contacts/proposals in a timely manner
Guides and manages appropriate volunteers in support of assigned areas of responsibility to assist with various initiatives, including Foundation Board members
Travel to key markets to engage prospects and donors
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
At least 3 years of progressive experience in fundraising/development/sales with an emphasis on major and principal gifts
Demonstrated success with cultivating, soliciting, and closing five-figure and six-figure gifts from alumni, parents, friends, and corporations
Strong interpersonal skills. Capable of working as part of a team with multiple stakeholders, as well as independently
Excellent writing, editing, and story development abilities
Proficiency in a wide range of digital platforms including websites, social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and design software; willingness to adopt new technologies. Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve
Great multitasker, excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines and managing multiple projects with different deadlines
Able to think analytically and strategically
Experience in micro and capital campaign fundraising planning and implementation
Demonstrated experience staffing dean's councils, advisory boards and committees
Demonstrated professional maturity, competency, and skilled problem-solving
Ability to position Deans and stakeholders to maximize her/his potential as a fundraiser
Willingness and ability to travel; evening and weekend work is required
Supervisory experience
Company
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University is a school in Fort Valley.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2023-02-27Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Akwai Agoons, MAcc, CPA
Controller/Chief Accounting Officer
Gena Wilson
Chief Human Resources Officer
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