Director of Development, Arts at FSU

Job Details

Job : 61402 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular
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 development officers 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.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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 s 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 of 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 fundraising 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. Effectively communicates FSU’s mission and represents FSU’s culture to external stakeholders.

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. Protects confidential information. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project / philanthropic coordination with the faculty and faculty chairs. Prepares proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift documentation. 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,…