Director of Development - Major Gifts

About the role

The Director of Development - Major Gifts manages a portfolio of 100-150 current donors and prospects and is responsible for achieving individual objectives to support Foundation fundraising goals and College initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Secures gifts of $50,000 and above from individuals, families, foundations, business partners, and alumni whose philanthropic interests align with the College's strategic priorities.
• Builds long-term, meaningful relationships with donors and prospects.
• Led engagement and relationship management with alumni and other key constituent groups as part of broader advancement and fundraising efforts.
• Plans and executes alumni engagement initiatives and events.
• Collaborates with Institutional Advancement and Foundation leadership to strengthen alumni participation and philanthropic support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of related experience.
• Prioritizes fundraising, major gifts, prospect management, campaign management, and/or non-profit experience, preferably in higher education.
• Certification from Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) International as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, prospect management, campaign management, and/or non-profit experience, preferably in higher education.
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and prospects.
• Experience in managing and growing donor portfolios.
• Knowledge of major gift solicitation strategies and techniques.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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How to Apply

To apply, please visit our Career Website and submit a Florida State College at Jacksonville online application via the FSCJ Career Site (https://Jobs.FSCJ.edu).