Director of Development

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Serves as a frontline, external fundraiser for the Adam Smith Center Study Economic Freedom, whose primary responsibility is to identify, expand, diversify, and cultivate relationships with prospective and existing donors, to successfully close gifts and continue the development of the relationship with the University. Directs and coordinates fundraising efforts and coordinates institution-wide fundraising activities.

• Develops, plans, and implements strategies to secure gift funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising priorities of the initiatives under the Center.
• Directs all fundraising activities and initiates, plans, and coordinates the development of donor cultivation, development of proposals, and solicitations of gifts and grants at the major and principal gift levels.
• 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, implements, and manages a comprehensive and strategic fundraising program in support of the goals and objectives.
• 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. Participates in university-wide prospect management, cultivation, and stewardship of donors and prospects. Develops and implements a strategic annual work plan and matrix to assist in identifying and managing the above. Manages prospective donors, meetings, and other institutional performance metrics. Participates in and adheres to university-wide prospect management guidelines and protocols for cultivation and stewardship of donors and prospects. Complies with University policies and meets minimum performance standards as well as achieves annual established goals.
• Travels to meet with and personally solicit previous and potential donors on various campuses and businesses, locally, nationally, internationally, and throughout the community. Attends meeting, gatherings, or University sponsored events.
• Documents contact and prospect moves, tracking progress using Raiser's Edge/FPM, and adhering to University Advancement prospect policies.
• Cultivates relationships with the Board of Advisors, Senior Leadership Fellows and other Center affiliates and helps support their activities at the Center.
• Drafts, designs, and prepares proposals needed for the solicitation of prospective donors. Collaborates with Editorial Services as appropriate.
• Works closely with the Center's communications team to ensure effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits. Displays honesty, integrity, and ethics to donors. Attends all Development and Advancement-related meetings. Displays a high degree of confidentiality.
• Represents the University and/or the Center at public functions as needed. Handles donated funds in the form of checks, stocks, or other negotiable securities. Has access to confidential information regarding gifts and donors.

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.

Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and experience with donor cultivation and solicitation.

Proficiency with donor management software, including experience with prospect tracking, moves management, and data reporting.

Proven track record of successfully identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing five-figure and six-figure gifts with a history of stability within an organization.

Administrative

Begin time: 5:00 PM

Begin time: 8:30 AM

Expanded Background Check

Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening

Ability to travel locally and nationally.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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