Director of Development - Major Gifts

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CAMPUS/CENTER LOCATION: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

DEPARTMENT: FOUNDATION

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: JANUARY, 2024

REVIEW DATE: JANUARY 1, 2024

SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

FLSA: EXEMPT

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Director of Development – Major Gifts manages a portfolio of 100-150 current donors and prospects and is responsible for achieving individual and team annual fundraising goals and metrics for the purpose of creation of financial resources for students in need. This position manages and expands the President’s Circle and other gift/recognition clubs. Oversees staff providing outreach for alumni engagement; best practices utilized for direct mail and e-platforms; fundraising support for Deans, campus leaders, and program directors; and stewardship activities.

At a minimum the selected candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution supplemented by five (5) years of related experience. Additionally the preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Seven (7) years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, prospect management, campaign management, and/or non-profit experience, preferably in higher education. Experience with donor management software suite, preferable Raiser’s Edge. Certification that shows knowledge of the field of grantsmanship, such as the Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), or comparable.

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Diverse: We have students from more than 154 countries and students range in age from 12 to 106 years old.

Highly Ranked: FSCJ ranks 11th in the nation in grand total (4,548), and in all disciplines granted among public, four-year colleges and universities granting associate degrees. (Community College Week)

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