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Director of Development, University Programs

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

The Director of Development for University Programs is responsible for leading fundraising efforts for a variety of University Initiatives, including Student Affairs and Student Success, the Library, Veteran and Military Affairs, Scholarship programs, and interdisciplinary centers and initiatives (including but not limited to the Center for Leadership, StartUp FIU, Fostering Panther Pride, FIU in DC program, etc.). Reports to the Assistant Vice President of Development and works in conjunction with the Vice President of Student Affairs and other respective units. The Director of Development serves as a frontline fundraiser whose primary responsibility is to identify, expand, diversify, and cultivate relationships with prospective and existing donors, to promote the culture of philanthropy and successfully close gifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive strategic direction in the development and implementation of a fundraising program, management of a fundraising board, and building and strengthening of strategic industry partnerships in support of the mission, vision, fundraising and goals.
• Develops, plans, and implements strategies to secure gift funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising priorities of initiatives under University Programs.
• Directs all fundraising activities and initiates the development of donor cultivation, development of proposals, and solicitations of gifts and grants at the major and principal gift levels.
• Establishes and proactively manages a portfolio of up to 150 potential partners, donors, and prospects whose profiles and FIU affinity make them likely to make a gift.
• Travels to meet with and personally solicit previous and potential donors on various campuses and businesses, locally, nationally, internationally, and throughout the community.
• Documents contact and prospect moves, tracking progress using Raiser's Edge/FPM, and adhering to University Advancement prospect policies.
• Organizes, promotes, and maintains collaborative working relationships with key faculty, leadership, staff, and volunteers in support of FIU.
• Drafts, designs, and prepares proposals needed for the solicitation of prospective donors.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits. Displays honesty, integrity, and ethics to donors.
• Represents the University and/or the college at public functions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields; OR twelve (12) years of experience in fundraising, sales, or related fields; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of fundraising principles and experience with donor cultivation and solicitation preferred.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$100,000-$110,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information

Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening. Ability to travel locally and nationally.

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