Development Director: Donor Strategy & Stewardship

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

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,