Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Total Rewards package

Employee development programs

Job summary

A prominent academic institution is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Officer in South Florida. The role emphasizes expanding philanthropic efforts, managing a portfolio of donors, and utilizing a multi-channel outreach approach. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong fundraising skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive campaign from the ground up, engaging alumni and other stakeholders to enhance annual giving efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience, or high school diploma and eight years of experience.
• Valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Expand FSU’s philanthropic presence in South Florida.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of up to 250 prospects.
• Engage and build relationships with current donors and prospects.

Skills

Fundraising skills

Relationship building

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

Location: West Palm Beach, FL  |  Regular  |  Full-Time  |  Job ID: 61279

Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. The Division of University Advancement is accelerating hiring to build out its team and welcomes Advancement professionals interested in being part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a regional environment specific to South Florida (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Using a multi-channel approach, focus on expanding FSU’s philanthropic presence to increase the base of annual gifts through frontline fundraising.
• Work closely with leadership giving groups – including alumni, friends, parents and families.
• Prospect discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for annual gifts of $1,000–$30,000.
• Annual Giving Solicitation: discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 and up.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of up to 250 prospects; schedule meetings (in-person and virtual).
• Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, video, text, university events, and other contacts to build relationships and increase support.
• Documentation/Planning: schedule prospect meetings, maintain a portfolio of leadership annual gift donors, and document engagements in CRM.
• Actively engage and build relationships with a portfolio of current donors and prospects.
• Move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, coordinating with major gifts teams as appropriate.
• Utilize dashboards and data analytics; collaborate with the Annual Giving team and internal colleagues to identify donors for targeted outreach and meet metrics.
• Stewardship: recognize and engage donors for their philanthropy; provide concierge service; share biographical updates and communication preferences; stay up-to-date on activities across FSU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
• A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain and willingness to drive

Additional Information

University information: One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University is committed to learning and critical thinking. Learn more about our university and campuses.

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How To Apply: If qualified, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information, including work history up to ten years and education details even if attaching a resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.