Development Officer

Compensation

$55,820.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on April 23, 2026.

The Office for Advancement at Santa Fe College (SF) provides leadership and coordination in developing activities and external support associated with gifts to enhance student recruitment/retention and create institutional impacts through philanthropic support. This includes cultivating philanthropic partnerships and individual giving; planning and directing fundraising campaigns; promoting annual giving; planning and coordinating comprehensive and capital campaigns; coordinating planned and deferred gifts; promoting employee and Alumni stewardship; and facilitating donor recognition events. Additionally, the Office for Advancement provides administrative support to the Foundation, which encourages and sustains long-term relationships with compassionate alumni, friends and businesses with generous hearts. SFs generous donors support the mission and vision of the college, and as such bring about tranSFormational change throughout our communities.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer supports the colleges fundraising and donor engagement efforts by cultivating relationships with alumni, community partners, and philanthropic supporters of the college. This position manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, conducts outreach and solicitation activities, and supports strategies that strengthen philanthropic investment in the colleges mission and strategic planning. Given the nature of this work, this position will be required to travel, work at various locations, and work some weekends and evenings as required.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Manages a portfolio of existing and prospective donors by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals with a range of giving capacity to support the colleges fundraising goals.
• Builds and maintains meaningful relationships through personalized outreach, including in-person and virtual meetings, campus visits, and ongoing engagement with donors, alumni, and community stakeholders.
• Supports the creation of meaningful donor engagement opportunities, including events, campus visits, and personalized interactions that strengthen relationships and encourage continued philanthropic support.
• Solicits leadership-level gifts and assists with the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts under the guidance of the Director of Development.
• Assists in the development and preparation of donor proposals, gift requests, and supporting materials to advance cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Executes donor cultivation and solicitation strategies developed by the Director of Development to ensure consistency and alignment with fundraising goals; provides feedback to support the continuous refinement of fundraising efforts.
• Ensures donors receive a positive and meaningful philanthropic experience through thoughtful stewardship, timely acknowledgement of gifts, and communication demonstrating the impact of donor support on students, programs, and college initiatives.
• Works with internal partners to identify and share stories demonstrating the impact of donor contributions to support stewardship and future fundraising efforts.
• Collaborates with the Director, Special Events Manager, and advancement colleagues to plan and participate in events and initiatives that strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising efforts.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of donor engagement in the donor management system, including interactions, cultivation activities, proposals, solicitations, and stewardship actions.
• Tracks fundraising activity and key performance indicators such as donor visits, solicitations, and dollars raised; prepares periodic reports and updates for the Director of Development to maintain transparency and keep leadership informed.
• Utilizes prospect research, donor data, and analytics to support the identification and qualification of new prospects and to inform cultivation strategies.
• Works collaboratively with advancement colleagues and internal partners to align donor interests with the colleges strategic priorities and support integrated fundraising initiatives.
• Participates in development team meetings and other advancement-related activities to support the overall mission and fundraising objectives of the college.
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Development

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

A bachelors degree in business management, higher education, or related areas with two (2) years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, prospect management, campaign management, nonprofit experience, and/or related fields. A combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) years will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

A criminal background check will be conducted. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (drivers) license and be authorized to drive for the college. Must have the ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred:

A masters degree with experience in higher education or academic settings. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and managing donor relationships, as well as familiarity with donor database systems.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:

All applicants must submit a completed online application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, and unofficial college transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to any employment offer when academic credentials are the basis for meeting minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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