Fort Valley State University · 21 hours ago
Director of Development
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFort Valley State University (FVSU) is Georgia's top-ranked public Historically Black College and University (HBCU), recognized by U.S. News & World Report. The Director of Development will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to strengthen the university’s fundraising efforts and managing relationships with donors.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Creating and implementing strategies to strengthen the university’s fundraising efforts
Managing annual and planned giving programs
Cultivating relationships with donors
Developing philanthropic initiatives
Overseeing fundraising campaigns
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet and exceed financial goals
Qualification
Required
Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving strategies
Proven expertise in Philanthropy and Fundraising initiatives
Strong skills in Budgeting and financial planning for resource allocation
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with donors and stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
advanced degree or CFRE certification
Familiarity with higher education fundraising
Company
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University is a school in Fort Valley.
Founded in 1895
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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