Director, Annual Giving

1 month ago


Fort Myers, United States Florida Gulf Coast University Full time
Job Summary

The Director, Annual Giving - Eagles Club is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with key constituents to support university and athletic priorities. Managing a portfolio of 100-125 prospects, this role focuses on acquiring athletics annual donors, uncovering leadership gift prospects, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. The position also designs and implements targeted engagement and solicitation programs, oversees Athletics' annual giving calendar, and ensures timely and effective donor outreach.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Manages a portfolio of donors and prospects. Plans and develops innovative strategies for portfolio growth.
  • Develops the annual fund plan with specific goals and performance metrics.
  • Develops and implements successful strategies for the cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects at all Eagles Club giving levels.
  • Prepares gift proposals and gift agreements.
  • Conducts personal visits with donors and prospective donors. Organizes campus visits with appropriate students, staff, faculty, or leadership.
  • Compiles background information and summaries for fundraising visits. Works with complex financial data to interpret donor prospect profiles.
  • Oversees member benefits, including priority seating communications, membership benefit fulfillment and priority seating strategy.
  • Plans, creates, and executes a multichannel communication plan with donors and prospective donors.
  • Participates in the development and coordination of special events and programs for donors and prospects.
  • Collaborates to develop strategies, goals, and objectives for donor identification and solicitation.

Other Duties:
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:
  • This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
  • Professional full-time experience with Advancement, fundraising, or other relevant experience.
  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
  • Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field.
  • Fundraising experience in a higher education setting.
  • Experience and proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the principles, best practices, trends, and legal constraints of fundraising and gift solicitation within higher education.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn Raiser's Edge and Paciolan.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated skill in planning, developing, and producing events and special projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
  • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
  • Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade: 17

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