Director of Development - Major Gifts

Florida State College at Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State College at Jacksonville seeks a Director of Development - Major Gifts to lead a portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospects, securing gifts of $50,000 and above to support FSCJ Foundation initiatives. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and five years in related fundraising; a Master's degree is preferred.

CFRE certification is preferred. The role emphasizes building long-term relationships with individuals, families, foundations, and business partners aligned with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience in fundraising.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Seven years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, prospect management, campaign management, and nonprofit fundraising experience preferred in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospects.
• Secure gifts of $50,000 and above to support FSCJ Foundation initiatives.
• Build long-term relationships with individuals, families, foundations, and business partners.
• Contribute to fundraising strategies and College priorities.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relationship building

Prospect management

Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CFRE certification (preferred)

Job description

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is seeking a Director of Development - Major Gifts. The Director of Development - Major Gifts manages a portfolio of 100 - 150 current donors and prospects and is responsible for achieving individual objectives to support Foundation fundraising goals and College initiatives. With a primary focus on securing gifts of $50,000 and above, this position plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the FSCJ Foundation by building long term, meaningful relationships with individuals, families, foundations, and business partners whose philanthropic interests align with the College's strategic priorities.

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. Certification as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE).