Associate Director/Director, Development

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University’s WGCU seeks an Associate Director/Director, Development to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies designed to build meaningful, long-term donor relationships. You will manage an assigned portfolio of about 150 prospects and donors, focusing on qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding supporters aligned with WGCU and FGCU priorities.

The Director collaborates across the organization, prepares gift proposals, oversees moves-management,

Qualifications

• Six years of directly related full-time fundraising experience or a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience.
• Professional fundraising experience with advancement or related fields.
• Demonstrated success identifying new funding donor sources.
• Experience using a computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops fundraising strategies, goals, and objectives for the unit, including prospect identification, qualification, portfolio development, and relationship management.
• Prepares gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift agreements, and other donor materials.
• Applies moves-management and relationship-based fundraising to an assigned portfolio.
• Oversee design of fundraising campaigns and communication plans with donors.
• Collaborates cross-departmentally to identify priorities and opportunities aligning with donor interests.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Donor relationship building

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Director/Director, Development

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The Associate Director/Director, Development develops andimplements comprehensive fundraising strategies designed to buildmeaningful, long-term relationships with donors and prospectivedonors. This position manages an assigned portfolio ofapproximately 150 prospects and donors, with a focus onidentifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardingindividuals whose philanthropic interests align with WGCU andUniversity priorities. The Director collaborates with leadershipand colleagues across the organization to understand funding needs,develop individualized donor strategies, and secure philanthropicsupport for high-priority projects and programs.

WGCU is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south andSouthwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU delivers national and international programming, and develops,produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational localprograms to the region.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment andcollaboration. We value employees who successfully work with othersand drive positive change through critical thinking and decisiveaction. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good homehere.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develops fundraising strategies, goals, and objectives for theunit, including prospect identification, qualification, portfoliodevelopment, and relationship management.
• Prepares gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift agreements,and other materials for donors and prospects.
• Applies a moves-management and relationship-based fundraisingapproach to an assigned portfolio, developing individualizedstrategies to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors andprospects based on their interests, capacity, and relationship withWGCU.
• Oversee the design of fundraising campaigns and communicationplans with donors and prospective donors.
• Works cross-departmentally with WGCU and University colleaguesto identify organizational priorities, understand funding needs,and develop philanthropic opportunities that align donor interestsand institutional priorities.
• Participates in the development and coordination of specialevents and programs for donors and prospects.
• Maintains integrity of donor data and recommends appropriatecoding to reflect donor information and interests.

Other Duties:

• Represents WGCU at donor and community events, meetings, andother engagement opportunities as needed to strengthenrelationships, increase awareness of WGCU's mission and priorities,and support broader development efforts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Associate Director, Development RequiredQualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly relatedfull-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited institution in an appropriate area ofspecialization and two years of full-time experience directlyrelated to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with Advancement,fundraising, or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying new funding donorsources.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, andOutlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Director, Development Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly relatedfull-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited institution in an appropriate area ofspecialization and four years of full-time experience directlyrelated to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience with Advancement,fundraising, or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying new funding donorsources.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, andOutlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challengeswith creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, andholding one's own accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectivelyacross teams.
• Knowledge of the principles, best practices, trends, and legalconstraints of fundraising and gift solicitation within highereducation.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communicationskills.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations toindividuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize andcomplete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to be a self-starter with documented results inbuilding new programs and initiatives.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a highstandard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate bestpractices into the organizational structure.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present informationin a meaningful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build positive andstrategic relationships with colleagues, donors, andvolunteers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at alltimes.
• Ability to travel locally and throughout the state and workevenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open forfeedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achievedeliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnershipsacross departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues toachieve common goals.

Associate Director, Development : Pay Grade 19

Director, Development : Pay Grade 20

Applicants will be evaluated for roles as either Associate Director, Development or Director, Development based on their qualifications.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.