Florida Gulf Coast University · 8 hours ago
Associate Director/Director, Development
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
6+ years expFlorida Gulf Coast University is seeking an Associate Director/Director, Development to lead fundraising efforts as a front-line major gift officer. This role involves managing a portfolio of prospects and developing strategies to secure funding for high priority projects within the university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops fundraising strategies, goals, and objectives for the assigned academic unit/s, including prospect identification and management
Prepares gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift agreements, and other materials for donors and prospects
Develops, cultivates, expands, and maintains a portfolio of mid-level donors and donor prospects, adhering to department recording standards within the NXT database
Develops fundraising plans for each donor prospect in portfolio to move them effectively from qualification to solicitation and enter plans into NXT database
Collaborates with University leadership to fund significant projects and programs related to the University's mission
Participates in the development and coordination of special events and programs for donors and prospects
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions
Professional full-time experience with Advancement, fundraising, or other relevant experience
Demonstrated success identifying new funding donor sources
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook)
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
This position requires either ten years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions
Professional full-time experience with Advancement, fundraising, or other relevant experience
Demonstrated success identifying new funding donor sources
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook)
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
Knowledge of the principles, best practices, trends, and legal constraints of fundraising and gift solicitation within higher education
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects
Ability to be a self-starter with documented results in building new programs and initiatives
Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present information in a meaningful manner
Demonstrated ability to establish and build positive and strategic relationships with colleagues, donors, and volunteers
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Ability to travel locally and throughout the state and work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization
Fundraising experience in a higher education setting
Experience and proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising applications
Company
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jaffar Ali S.
Director & Co-Founder of Coding Academy
Lauren Leister
Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Operating Officer / SWA
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