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Fundraising and Community Engagement Specialist

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).

Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.

Overview:

The Engagement and Development Specialist is responsible for building and strengthening Apalachee Center’s visibility, relationships and grassroots support throughout the Big Bend region. This role focuses on coordinating community outreach efforts, cultivating partnerships with local organizations and supporting fundraising initiatives that engage the public. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for community service and mental health advocacy.

Essential/Core Job-Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Partner Relations & Collaboration

Cultivate and maintain relationships with key community partner organizations, agencies, and institutions. Maintain and grow relationships with current agency partners while actively seeking new partnership opportunities
Schedule and participate in meetings with partners to discuss referrals, collaborations, co-hosted events, and strategic opportunities.
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Apalachee Center’s mission and services.

Small-Dollar Fundraising & Community Campaigns

Plan and execute small-scale fundraising initiatives such as restaurant share nights, peer-to-peer social media campaigns, and community-based fundraising drives.
Collaborate with the communications team to promote campaigns and engage the public in giving opportunities.
Track donor engagement and provide reports on campaign performance and participation.

Support for Annual Fundraising Event

Assist with planning, logistics, and community engagement elements of Apalachee Center’s annual signature fundraising event.
Recruit and coordinate volunteers, manage outreach to community sponsors or in-kind donors, and support marketing and promotional efforts.
Participate in event-day execution and post-event follow-up.

Community Outreach & Tabling Coordination

Schedule and coordinate staff participation at community events, health fairs, and outreach tabling opportunities.
Maintain a calendar of upcoming community events and ensure appropriate staffing, materials, and logistics are prepared.
Track participation, outcomes, and impact of community presence efforts.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field preferred
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in community engagement, event planning, nonprofit fundraising, or related roles
Experience working with underserved populations and community organizations is highly valued
Knowledge of the Big Bend region and local networks is a plus

Licensure or Certification:

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Maintain authorization as an approved Center vehicle driver.

Salary Range:

$29.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Development Officer

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Summary of Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree

· 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, or event management

· Valid driver's license

· Ability to pass a level 2 background check

About Us: Through rent-free housing and cooperative living, Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) supports students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character while attending institutions of higher education. Since 1955, SSF has helped students achieve their dreams of attending their choice university through our partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee State College. While SSF does not provide monetary-based scholarships, we offer rent-free homes located near our partner institutions. We currently have 26 homes statewide and serve 470 students.

Position Summary: The Development Officer will be responsible for managing annual giving, stewardship, donor engagement programs, and supporting all development initiatives.

We think the ideal candidate is:

· Donor-Focused: Demonstrates professionalism and a strong commitment to building lasting donor relationships.

· Organized & Detail-Oriented: Maintains precise records and efficiently manages multiple fundraising efforts and events.

· A Collaborative Team Player: Works well across departments and with volunteers to meet shared objectives.

· A Strong Communicator: Capable of presenting ideas clearly and connecting with diverse stakeholders.

· Ethical & Accountable: Upholds SSF values with integrity while working toward measurable goals.

· Event-Savvy: Comfortable leading events, coordinating logistics, and engaging with donors in-person and virtually.

· Adaptable & Dependable: Available for occasional travel, evenings, and weekends; thrives under shifting priorities.

· Positive in Attitude: Approaches challenges with optimism, motivating team members and volunteers alike.

If this sounds like you, please read on!

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

· Design, direct and manage a comprehensive annual fundraising program with two broad campaigns and several smaller, targeted campaigns.

· Develop and implement strategies to secure annual donations from current, lapsed, and prospective donors.

· Plan and implement donor prospecting, cultivation and stewardship events, including alumni events and engagement opportunities.

· Accountable for achieving annual fundraising goals and benchmarks.

· Manage the stewardship program, ensuring timely donor acknowledgment through personalized letters, phone calls, emails, and other engagement activities

Community & Event Coordination

· Coordinate the House Champion (community engagement) program.

· Manage the football parking fundraiser during all FSU home games.

Representation & Outreach

· Represent SSF at external events, conferences, civic clubs, and donor meetings, actively promoting the organization’s mission and impact.

· Team Collaboration & Volunteer Management

· Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to achieve fundraising and engagement goals.

· Manage and coordinate volunteer engagement and activities.

· Assist with general office functions, including greeting visitors and answering phone calls.

Administrative & Operational Tasks

· Maintain accurate records of all donor interactions and fundraising activities in tracking systems.

· Implement gift recording process for online and offline donations.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

· Experience: 3–5 years of related experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, or event management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Availability: Must be availability for occasional overnight travel, as well as occasional evening and weekend events.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising CRMs is a plus.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to create reports, write correspondence, and present information to a range of audiences.

· Ability to work with percentages, proportions, and other standard business math.

· Ability to pass Level 2 background check.

· Valid license and acceptable driving record.

Salary Range:

$50,000-$60,000/year

Associate Director, Donor Relations

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional Donor Relations professionals campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Donor Relations is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing donor relations activities that complement our fundraisers’ external, face-to-face work for major and principal donors. Efforts will primarily focus on donors with $1 million+ lifetime giving. Working closely with the Donor Relations team, University Advancement leadership and other key leaders and staff across the university, this individual will be a strategic partner responsible for designing and implementing stewardship, recognition and engagement strategies, including premium hospitality experiences in athletic suites. Additionally, they will create individualized communications to support this work and ensure donor engagement and satisfaction.

Stewardship, Recognition and Engagement

Create and implement new principal donor standards, practices and procedures aimed at stewarding, celebrating, thanking and engaging donors in unique and customized ways.
Regularly collaborate with the Principal Gifts team and other leaders across Florida State University to develop and manage personalized donor relations plans for major and principal donors. This includes creating tailored impact reports and identifying and implementing distinctive and creative ways to recognize and engage these donors.
Oversee complex stewardship and recognition projects that often include multiple deliverables.
Develop efficient and effective systems to monitor and manage individual donor plans proactively.
Assist with the collection of data, written reports and other materials as needed to steward gifts.
Work with the donor relations team to oversee and assist with other key recognition programs.
Identify ways to create tiered approaches for principal donors within existing and new programs and projects.

Donor Communication

Develop and deliver tailored communications for high-priority and principal donors, which may also include other donor segments as assigned. This encompasses personalized impact reports, acknowledgment letters, correspondence, touchpoints, invitations and other necessary communication.
Work closely with the Division of University Advancement Communications team on projects as needed, including donor stories, publicity, one-off recognition pieces and reports.

Hospitality and Donor Experience

Manage the planning and execution of donor experiences in athletic suites for multiple sports, ensuring premium hospitality, engagement, unique experiences, and stewardship of high-level donors.
Manage the selection, procurement and distribution of unique donor gifts, ensuring high-quality, personalized items that align with the donor engagement strategies.
Organize and execute timely, meaningful follow-ups with donors in the athletic suites, ensuring continued engagement with the principal gifts team and development officers. This position requires availability for some evenings and weekends to support donor experiences in athletic suites. Some travel may be required for limited off-campus events or professional conferences.

Administrative Tasks

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, preferences, stewardship plans, engagement plans and other information in the constituent management system. Utilize data to inform and enhance donor strategies.
Document new departmental processes and procedures and update existing ones to ensure consistency and efficiency.

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 upon hire.
Able to work periodic evenings and weekends when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

A preferred candidate will have 5+ years of previous experience in donor relations, annual giving or development activities in a nonprofit organization and have developed the skills needed to work with high-level donors and University Advancement leadership. Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments, effectively adapting to changing priorities with a flexible and proactive approach. This candidate will also have a strong attention to detail, excel at building and managing processes and enjoy writing and creating meaningful donor communication.

Salary Range:

$70,000-$80,000/year

Assistant Director of Advancement, Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning professionals and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Advancement, Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning manages the business operations of the Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning team within the Division of University Advancement. The Assistant Director of Advancement, Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning provides administrative and executive support to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning, as well as the Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning teams. In all responsibilities, demonstrates a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in determining matters meriting the AVP for Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning’s attention.

Strategic Operations Management

Manages daily operations of the Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning Office with independent judgment and discretion, ensuring efficiency and alignment with goals. Interprets University policies to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Manages budgetary and confidential records to ensure effective functioning. Ensures that the teams operate within allocated budgets, maintaining financial discipline and accountability. Prepares departmental disbursement requests, monitors expenditures, and oversees the AVP's budget.
Serves as the program’s subject matter expert and primary liaison to multiple operational teams for tracking proposals, gift agreements, and other gift documentation.
Provides leadership as a key partner in the planning and execution of donor events, dinners, small gatherings, and stewardship events such as the Planned Giving Advisory Council meetings.
Liaises with donor relations and events teams for donor engagement in sports suites (football, basketball, baseball).
Supports leadership with special projects, presidential briefings, and polished presentations that align with priorities.

Direct Assistance

Coordinates, supports, and assists with the core initiatives and strategic goals of the Division of University Advancement/FSU Foundation.
Serves as a liaison to university stakeholders, including the President, Provost, Deans, donor constituents, board members, and volunteers.
Schedules high-level meetings, manages a complex calendar, and ensures the AVP is equipped with necessary materials and documentation.
Organizes travel arrangements for the AVP and team members, including P-Card reconciliations.
Maintains and updates records in the CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
Provides comprehensive administrative support, including correspondence preparation, research, agenda creation, memo composition, and transcription of minutes.
Organizes and maintains office files, legal documentation, and records to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
Manages office operations by coordinating supplies, vendor relations, mailings, and administrative tasks.
Evaluates and processes incoming correspondence to prioritize distribution.

Digital Communications and Marketing

Serves as a key partner to develop digital communication and marketing projects for Principal Gifts and Gift & Estate Planning office.
Manages marketing efforts including semi-annual mailers, impact mailers, tax planning emails, and newsletter ads.
Partners with donor relations and communications teams on donor stewardship communications such as holiday cards and birthday cards, while supporting the development of new programs to enhance stewardship.

Stakeholder Coordination

Serves as a strategic thought partner for the AVP in preparing materials, talking points, and presentations for executive meetings, including meetings with donors or other stakeholder groups.
Maintains working relationships with university leaders and constituents, including Board of Trustees, VPs, Deans, and the President’s Office.
Protects confidential information and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience in a related field. (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 upon hire

Salary Range:

$65,000-$80,000/year

Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

(Miami) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officer’s campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The leadership annual giving officer will operate in a regional environment – specific to South Florida (including Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Using a multi-channel approach, the giving officer will focus on strategically expanding Florida State University’s philanthropic presence with the goal of significantly increasing the base of annual gifts through frontline fundraising and will work closely with leadership giving groups – including alumni, friends, parents and families. The giving officer will be responsible for the discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making 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 and schedule meetings (in-person and virtual) with them and other discovery meetings.
Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, video, text, university events, and other contacts to build relationships and increase support from prospects.

Documentation/Planning

Scheduling prospect meetings, maintain a portfolio of leadership annual gift donors, and properly document in CRM all engagements
Actively engage and build relationships with a portfolio of current donors and prospects
Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, working with major gifts development teams, as appropriate.
Utilize dashboard tools, data analytics and partnership with Annual Giving team as well as other internal colleagues to identify donors for targeted outreach and achieve metrics

Stewardship

Properly recognizing and engaging with donors for their philanthropy.
Provides concierge service to leadership annual giving donors
Provides biographical updates and communication preferences based on outreach
Stays up-to-date on activities across FSU

Qualifications

Valid FL or GA Driver's License or the ability to obtain upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

Broward and Miami-Dade county residents

Salary Range:

$65,000-$70,000/year

Assistant Director, Gift Services

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional advancement services professionals’ campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the integrity and management of advancement information by assisting the Program Manager/Foundation Director of Gift Services in overseeing the workflow and accuracy of the department. This position is expected to uphold and exemplify the operating practices and mission of the Division of University Advancement.

Manage Team

Assists with the hiring, training, and evaluation of a team of gift specialists. Instills in the Gift Services staff a holistic view of the role of Gift Services within the Division of University Advancement. Acts as a secondary point of contact for the department when the Director is unavailable or as delegated by the Director. In conjunction with Production Coordinators, oversees daily workflow of entire department and delegates to staff as needed to ensure deadlines are met so that donors get proper stewardship, Accounting is able to disburse funds in a timely fashion, and reports are as up-to-date as possible. Monitors accuracy and production of staff, provides guidance and training as needed. Responsible for assisting in the training of the Gift Specialists. Responsible for assisting in the development and execution of a cross-training plan for the Gift Specialists. Identifies and manages large-scale gift projects through the use of research of possible solutions, investigation and testing of possible implementation methods, and selection of the best approach.

Manage Gift Agreement and Grant Review Workflow

Oversees the donor gift agreement and grant review process. Reviews gift agreements and grants for spelling and grammar, policy and procedural issues, CASE and IRS guidelines, and other requirements both from a charitability and campaign counting perspective. Ensures the timely routing of gift agreements and grants to other reviewers in the process. Routes through DocuSign to collect signatures. Manages tracking documents and sends weekly reports to leadership regarding the status of all gift agreements in the review and signature process. Facilitates due diligence and additional routing for naming opportunities.

Liaise with Other Departments and Campus Units

Communicates effectively directly with fundraisers, campus contacts and donors. Corresponds with high level of written and verbal proficiency. Assists in overseeing Gift Services events operations. Assists in reviewing gifts-in-kind, donor solicitations, and other documentation. Provides training to staff as needed. Responds to department inquiries received via a variety of channels.

Review and Analyze Data

Reviews gift and event batches processed by staff in Gift Services for accuracy as needed when Production Coordinators need assistance to meet deadlines. Reviews acknowledgement letters and other correspondence to ensure accuracy of information being provided to donors for their taxes and proper stewardship. Performs queries in the database and is able to export and manipulate data for reconciling, reporting and investigative purposes. Prepares pledge reminder files and other monthly data lists. Protects confidential information.

Record and Adjust Complex Gifts

Advanced gift entry to include complex data manipulation and import methods, and extensive knowledge of estate gifts. Adjusts complex gifts and events as required to meet donor needs and campus financial deadlines.

Maintains information in a variety of formats including network files and digital images. Creates and updates donor database records, records gifts, edits acknowledgement letters and other donor correspondence as needed to fill production gaps.

Qualifications

Valid FL or GA Driver's License or the ability to obtain.

Salary Range:

$65,000-$70,000/year

Senior Associate Director of Development, Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Director of Development for the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences will design and execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $100,000 and up level. This individual will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major gift range and will also be responsible for identification of potential major gift prospects. This individual will be expected to uphold and exemplify the operating practices and mission of the Foundation.
Works with the Dean, Assistant Dean for Development, and other members of the College’s development, communication and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the College, the University and the Foundation. Develops, coordinates and executes an annual major gift plan of the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, implementing fund-raising activities designed to meet an established monetary goal. Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic revenue, maintains existing relationships which may generate new philanthropic revenue, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments of the performance of the College of Human Sciences and the FSU Foundation. Identifies, qualifies and sustains a donor prospect portfolio with individuals who have a giving capacity of $100,000 or more. Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.
Prepares proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with Foundation reporting guidelines. Creates, inspires and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.
Coordinates with FSU Foundation colleagues to identify prospects for planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, and major giving. Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the college unit, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those specific needs. Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with the faculty and faculty chairs. Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and the University. Protects confidential information. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and five years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to nine years.)
A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years of fundraising or comparable sales experience.
Subject matter expertise in one of the broad areas of program coverage: education, health sciences, and/or sports.

Salary Range:

$80,000/year

Associate Director of Development, College of Business

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officers campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will strategically execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $50,000 and up level. This individual will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major gift level ($50K+) and will be responsible for identification of potential major gift prospects for the College of Business who can be cultivated for future support.

Fundraising

Works with the Dean, the Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, and the other members of the College of Business development, communications and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the College of Business and the University.
Develops, coordinates and executes an annual major gift plan for the College of Business, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an annual major gift fundraising goal; Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic investments, maintains existing relationships which may generate new philanthropic investments, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments and feedback for the College of Business and University Advancement; Identifies, qualifies and sustains a viable portfolio of individual prospects who have a giving capacity of $50,000 or more; Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.
Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the College of Business, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs. Effectively communicates FSUs mission and represents FSU to external stakeholders. Travels frequently to meet with alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.

Administration/Events

Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and the University. Negotiates gift agreements, prepares, and presents proposals. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with University Advancement reporting guidelines and FSU’s Gift Acceptance and Counting Policies. Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with FSU faculty and academic leadership. Creates, inspires, and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.

Central Development Collaboration

Coordinates with central development colleagues within the Division of University Advancement and other cross-functional team members to identify prospects and develop team solicitation plans for major and principal giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations in coordination with the University Office of Research.

Board/Volunteer Management & Other

Assists in the management of all volunteer boards associated with the College of Business. Protects confidential information. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

A 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.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $75,000/year

Associate Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences (Multiple Positions)

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officers campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

Works with the Dean, the Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, and the other members of the College of Arts and Sciences development, communications and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the College of Arts and Sciences and the University.
Develops, coordinates and executes an annual major gift plan for the College of Arts and Sciences, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an annual major gift fundraising goal; Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic investments, maintains existing relationships which may generate new philanthropic investments, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments and feedback for the College of Arts and Sciences and University Advancement; Identifies, qualifies and sustains a viable portfolio of individual prospects who have a giving capacity of $50,000 or more; Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.
Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the College of Arts and Sciences, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs. Effectively communicates FSUs mission and represents FSU’s culture to external stakeholders.

Administration/Events

Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and the University. Negotiates gift agreements, prepares, and presents proposals. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with University Advancement reporting guidelines and FSU’s Gift Acceptance and Counting Policies. Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with FSU faculty and academic leadership. Creates, inspires, and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.

Central Development Collaboration

Coordinates with central development colleagues within the Division of University Advancement and other cross-functional team members to identify prospects and develop team solicitation plans for major and principal giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations in coordination with the University Office of Research.

Board/Volunteer Management & Other

Assists in the management of all volunteer boards associated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Protects confidential information. Performed and assigned.

Qualifications

Valid FL or GA driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $75,000/year

Associate Director of Development, Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (Multiple Positions)

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officers campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

Works with the Dean, the Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, and the other members of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (COEHHS) development, communications and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the COEHHS and the University.
Develops, coordinates and executes an annual major gift plan for the COEHHS, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an annual major gift fundraising goal; Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic investments, maintains existing relationships which may generate new philanthropic investments, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments and feedback for the COEHHS and University Advancement; Identifies, qualifies and sustains a viable portfolio of individual prospects who have a giving capacity of $50,000 or more; Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.
Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the COEHHS, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs. Effectively communicates FSUs mission and represents FSU’s culture to external stakeholders.

Administration/Events

Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and the University. Negotiates gift agreements, prepares, and presents proposals. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with University Advancement reporting guidelines and FSU’s Gift Acceptance and Counting Policies. Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with FSU faculty and academic leadership. Creates, inspires, and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.

Central Development Collaboration

Coordinates with central development colleagues within the Division of University Advancement and other cross-functional team members to identify prospects and develop team solicitation plans for major and principal giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations in coordination with the University Office of Research.

Board/Volunteer Management & Other

Assists in the management of all volunteer boards associated with the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Protects confidential information. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Valid FL or GA driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $75,000/year

Associate Director of Development, Undergraduate Studies

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officers campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will strategically execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $50,000 and up level. This individual will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major gift level ($50K+) and will be responsible for identification of potential major gift prospects for the Division of Undergraduate Studies who can be cultivated for future support.

Fundraising

Works with the Dean, the Senior Director of Development, and the other members of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, communications and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the University.
Develops, coordinates and executes an annual major gift plan for the Division of Undergraduate Studies, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an annual major gift fundraising goal; Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic investments, maintains existing relationships which may generate new philanthropic investments, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments and feedback for the Division of Undergraduate Studies and University Advancement; Identifies, qualifies and sustains a viable portfolio of individual prospects who have a giving capacity of $50,000 or more; Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of FSU.
Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs. Effectively communicates FSUs mission and represents FSU’s culture to external stakeholders.

Administration/Events

Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and the University. Negotiates gift agreements, prepares, and presents proposals. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with University Advancement reporting guidelines and FSU’s Gift Acceptance and Counting Policies. Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with FSU faculty and academic leadership. Creates, inspires, and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.

Central Development Collaboration

Coordinates with central development colleagues within the Division of University Advancement and other cross-functional team members to identify prospects and develop team solicitation plans for major and principal giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations in coordination with the University Office of Research.

Board/Volunteer Management & Other

Assists in the management of all volunteer boards associated with the Division of Undergraduate Studies. Protects confidential information. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Valid FL or GA driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $75,000/year

Director of Development, College of Business (Multiple Positions)

(Tallahassee) Full-time

Florida State University will soon embark on its next comprehensive campaign. As the silent phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional development officers campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development will strategically execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $100,000 and up level for the College of Business. This individual will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major and principal gift level and will be responsible for identification of potential major and principal gift prospects. The Director of Development will be expected to uphold and exemplify the operating practices of the Division of University Advancement while raising philanthropic dollars in support of the mission of Florida State University.

Works with the Dean, the Senior Director for Development, and the other members of the College of Business’s (COB) development, communication and alumni team to develop and execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the COB and the university. Develops, coordinates, and executes an annual major gift plan, implementing fund-raising activities designed to meet an established monetary goal while also hitting a set suite of metrics. Establishes new relationships resulting in philanthropic investment, maintains existing relationships, which may generate new philanthropic investments, and provides prospect/donor-related assessments and feedback for the COB and the Division of University Advancement. Identifies, qualifies and sustains a donor prospect portfolio with individuals who have a giving capacity of $100,000 or more. Secures gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of FSU.

Exhibits and promotes a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the COB, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs.

Plans for and initiates direct activities with prospects that are designed to enhance the affiliation between the prospect and FSU. Effectively communicates FSU’s mission and represents FSU’s culture to external stakeholders.

Central Development Collaboration:

Coordinates with the Division of University Advancement colleagues to identify prospects for planned giving, corporate and foundation giving in partnership with the Office of University Research, and principal giving in partnership with the Principal Gifts Team. Protects confidential information. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Administrative/Events:

Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project / philanthropic coordination with the faculty and faculty chairs. Prepares proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation. Prepares correspondence with prospects and documents communications, solicitation activity and gift information in compliance with the FSU Foundation’s reporting guidelines. Creates, inspires, and maintains donor loyalty, interest and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation and the impact of their gift(s). Implementation of such a stewardship plan may include but should not be limited to letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement or the facilitation of campus visits.

Board/Volunteer Management:

Assists in the management of all volunteer boards associated with the College of Business.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience related to the job duties or in an advancement field; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years related to the job duties or in an advancement field. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Valid FL or GA driver's license or the ability to obtain.

Salary Range:

$100,000+/year