Director of Development, The Arts at FSU
Inside Higher Ed, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Job Title
Director of Development, The Arts at FSU
Location Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Introduction Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase 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 those who want to be part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning of their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.
Responsibilities
Strategically execute a personal solicitation program to secure philanthropic support, maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $100,000 and up level for The Arts at FSU.
Secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major and principal gift level, identifying potential major and principal gift prospects, focusing on the College of Motion Picture Arts (MPA) and the College of Fine Arts (CFA) in collaboration with key internal development officers.
Provide secondary fundraising support for the College of Music and Opening Nights as needed.
Travel to Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago markets as expected.
Uphold and exemplify the operating practices of the Division of University Advancement while raising philanthropic dollars in support of FSU’s mission.
Work with the Deans of MPS and CFA and college‑based development, communication, and alumni teams to execute strategic fundraising initiatives for the MPA, CFA, and the university.
Develop, coordinate, and execute an annual major gift plan, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an established monetary goal while hitting a set suite of metrics.
Establish new relationships that result in philanthropic investment, maintain existing relationships that may generate new philanthropic investments, and provide prospect/donor‑related assessments and feedback for the Colleges and the Division of University Advancement.
Identify, qualify, and sustain a donor prospect portfolio with individuals who have a giving capacity of $500,000 or more.
Secure gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of FSU.
Exhibit and promote a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the Colleges, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs.
Plan for and initiate direct activities with prospects that enhance the affiliation between the prospect and FSU.
Effectively communicate FSU’s mission and represent FSU’s values to external stakeholders.
Central Development Collaboration
Coordinate with 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.
Protect confidential information.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Administrative/Events
Assist in facilitating meetings, communications, information exchanges, and project/philanthropic coordination with faculty and faculty chairs.
Prepare proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation.
Prepare correspondence with prospects and document communications, solicitation activity, and gift information in compliance with the FSU Foundation’s reporting guidelines.
Create, inspire, and maintain donor loyalty, interest, and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation, and the impact of their gifts. Stewardship plans may include letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement, or the facilitation of campus visits.
Provide occasional support in managing volunteer boards affiliated with the arts at FSU.
Qualifications
Master’s degree and four years of experience in a related advancement field, or Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience.
Must have a valid Florida or Georgia Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Location Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Introduction Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase 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 those who want to be part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning of their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.
Responsibilities
Strategically execute a personal solicitation program to secure philanthropic support, maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $100,000 and up level for The Arts at FSU.
Secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major and principal gift level, identifying potential major and principal gift prospects, focusing on the College of Motion Picture Arts (MPA) and the College of Fine Arts (CFA) in collaboration with key internal development officers.
Provide secondary fundraising support for the College of Music and Opening Nights as needed.
Travel to Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago markets as expected.
Uphold and exemplify the operating practices of the Division of University Advancement while raising philanthropic dollars in support of FSU’s mission.
Work with the Deans of MPS and CFA and college‑based development, communication, and alumni teams to execute strategic fundraising initiatives for the MPA, CFA, and the university.
Develop, coordinate, and execute an annual major gift plan, implementing fundraising activities designed to meet an established monetary goal while hitting a set suite of metrics.
Establish new relationships that result in philanthropic investment, maintain existing relationships that may generate new philanthropic investments, and provide prospect/donor‑related assessments and feedback for the Colleges and the Division of University Advancement.
Identify, qualify, and sustain a donor prospect portfolio with individuals who have a giving capacity of $500,000 or more.
Secure gifts and pledges from alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of FSU.
Exhibit and promote a comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic priorities of the Colleges, effectively matching the specific interests of prospects to those needs.
Plan for and initiate direct activities with prospects that enhance the affiliation between the prospect and FSU.
Effectively communicate FSU’s mission and represent FSU’s values to external stakeholders.
Central Development Collaboration
Coordinate with 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.
Protect confidential information.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Administrative/Events
Assist in facilitating meetings, communications, information exchanges, and project/philanthropic coordination with faculty and faculty chairs.
Prepare proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation.
Prepare correspondence with prospects and document communications, solicitation activity, and gift information in compliance with the FSU Foundation’s reporting guidelines.
Create, inspire, and maintain donor loyalty, interest, and enthusiasm through stewardship communication and activities designed to express recognition, appreciation, and the impact of their gifts. Stewardship plans may include letters, communication of unit or university initiatives, invitations to appropriate activities, meetings, events, student engagement, or the facilitation of campus visits.
Provide occasional support in managing volunteer boards affiliated with the arts at FSU.
Qualifications
Master’s degree and four years of experience in a related advancement field, or Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience.
Must have a valid Florida or Georgia Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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