donor relations, capital campaign planning and implementation, processing and acknowledgment of gifts, career services activities, and donor research.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Develops charitable support for Fayetteville State University and the FSU Foundation, Inc. The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with colleagues across campus. Works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development in providing leadership to the major gifts team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects to create and grow a pipeline of major gift ($25,000 and above) donors.
- Manage a portfolio of 75-100 prospective donors to FSU.
- Supervise the Associate/Assistant Directors of Development.
- Make approximately 9-12 visits a month to prospective donors to inform them of the work of the university and to steward them for their past support.
- Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors' philanthropic interests with various priorities.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Attend a variety of events throughout the year.
- Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work are required.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
- Position requires a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit fundraising, sales, marketing, or another related field
- Demonstrated understanding of higher education fundraising best practices
- Experience managing and motivating advancement/alumni relations or sales professionals
- Significant willingness to take personal initiative and an ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational; skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals
- Self-motivated and self-starting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to advocate institutional priorities to an external audience
- Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume." Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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