The Director of Philanthropy is a frontline fundraising professional responsible for the management of a mid-size portfolio of prospects comprised of alumni, parents, and friends associated with the College of Pyschology and Liberal Arts with capacity and inclination to make major gifts to Florida Tech. Prospect management includes discovery and qualification of new prospects, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, with a strong focus on cultivating long-term relationships with donors who have the capacity to make transformative gifts, while leveraging the relationships and vision of college leaders to secure support for strategic priorities and initiatives.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for securing sponsorships, ticket sales, and gifts-in-kind for the Annual Evening of Hope Gala for the Scott Center of Autism. This position will work collaboratively with University Events & Protocol, The Scott Center, the Foundations Grant Writer, and a volunteer committee to achieve revenue and attendance goals.
The Director of Philanthropy communicates and travels to develop and strengthen prospect relationships. Participates in a broad range of events on and off campus having a strategic impact on the success of individual prospect relationships. The Director works collaboratively with other staff in the Advancement Division, the Department of Athletics, as well as college administrators, faculty, and staff to support the College and it's stakeholders.
Responsibilities:- In conjunction with the Vice President of Philanthropy, establish prospect management goals for visits, solicitations, and annual gala (Evening of Hope)
- Manage a portfolio of 75 College of Psychology and Liberal Arts major gift prospects with a strong focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding long-term relationships with donors who have the capacity to make transformative gifts
- Solicit & Steward Evening of Hope sponsors, donors, and attendees
- Recruit Evening of Hope volunteer committee, establishing and preparing for recurring meetings with internal leaders and committee meetings, while working collaboratively with UEP and gift officers to reach annual goals.
- Develop and keep updated contact reports, opportunities, and solicitation efforts. Ensure the accuracy and timely entry of all information and records into the Blackbaud RENXT & FPM databases.
- Lead monthly meetings with College of Psychology and Liberal Arts Dean & secure prospective donor meetings for university leaderships to deepen relations
- Additional duties as assigned by VP of Philanthropy
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience)
- 5 - 8 years of experience in nonprofits and/or front-line fundraising of major gifts or planned gifts ($25k+)
- Preference for higher ed experience and event management
