Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida Location: West Palm Beach, FL | Regular | Full-Time | Job ID: 61279 Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. The Division of University Advancement is accelerating hiring to build out its team and welcomes Advancement professionals interested in being part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning. Responsibilities Operate in a regional environment specific to South Florida (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Using a multi-channel approach, focus on expanding FSU’s philanthropic presence to increase the base of annual gifts through frontline fundraising. Work closely with leadership giving groups – including alumni, friends, parents and families. Prospect discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for annual gifts of $1,000–$30,000. Annual Giving Solicitation: discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 and up. Build and maintain a portfolio of up to 250 prospects; schedule meetings (in-person and virtual). Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, video, text, university events, and other contacts to build relationships and increase support. Documentation/Planning: schedule prospect meetings, maintain a portfolio of leadership annual gift donors, and document engagements in CRM. Actively engage and build relationships with a portfolio of current donors and prospects. Move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, coordinating with major gifts teams as appropriate. Utilize dashboards and data analytics; collaborate with the Annual Giving team and internal colleagues to identify donors for targeted outreach and meet metrics. Stewardship: recognize and engage donors for their philanthropy; provide concierge service; share biographical updates and communication preferences; stay up-to-date on activities across FSU. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to eight years.) A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain and willingness to drive Additional Information University information: One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University is committed to learning and critical thinking. Learn more about our university and campuses. FSU Total Rewards: FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website for details on Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options. How To Apply: If qualified, apply to Florida State University at If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information, including work history up to ten years and education details even if attaching a resume. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed