Principal Gifts & Donor Experience Lead

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University invites applications for Associate Director, Principal Gifts and Donor Experience in Tallahassee, FL. The role focuses on developing donor relations for donors with $1 million+ lifetime giving, designing stewardship and engagement plans, and delivering high-impact donor experiences across athletics and events.

Collaborating with the Donor Relations team and university leaders, you will craft tailored communications, manage complex stewardship projects, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with four years of experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with high-level donors
• Ability to plan and execute donor experiences and events
• Availability for evenings/weekends and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor relations plans for major and principal donors, including tailored impact reports and recognition strategies
• Create tailored communications for principal donors and collaborate with Communications team on donor stories and reports
• Plan high-touch donor experiences and hospitality, including events and visits
• Oversee donor gift acknowledgments, records, and progress tracking in the donor management system
• Collaborate with Advancement leadership and other units to ensure donor engagement and satisfaction

Skills

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

Event planning

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Driver's license

Tools

Constituent Management System

Job description

Florida State University invites applications for Associate Director, Principal Gifts and Donor Experience in Tallahassee, FL. The role focuses on developing donor relations for donors with $1 million+ lifetime giving, designing stewardship and engagement plans, and delivering high-impact donor experiences across athletics and events.

Collaborating with the Donor Relations team and university leaders, you will craft tailored communications, manage complex stewardship projects, and help ensure