Director of Development, The Arts at FSU - Tallahassee
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Job description
Job Title:
Director of Development, The Arts at FSU
Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job ID: 61402
Department
FSU Division of University Advancement
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 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
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 Arts at FSU.
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 strategically focusing on College of Motion Picture Arts (MPA), and College of Fine Arts (CFA) in collaboration with key internal development officers.
Fundraising support for the College of Music and Opening Nights will be secondary and occur as needed. Travel to Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., and Chicago markets is expected.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 Deans of MPS and CFA and college-based development, communication, and alumni teams to execute strategic fundraising initiatives on behalf of the MPA, CFA 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 Colleges and the Division of University Advancement.
Identifies, qualifies, and sustains a donor prospect portfolio with individuals who have a giving capacity of $500,000 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 Colleges, 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.
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.
Administrative/Events
Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, information exchanges and project / philanthropic coordination with the faculty and faculty chairs.
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.
Provides 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.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking.
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Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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