Philanthropy Officer III Collier County, FSW Foundation

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as nonprofit management or business.
  • 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, ideally in higher education.
  • Experience managing relationships with high-capacity donors.
  • Proven track record in major gift fundraising and successful campaigns.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Proficiency with donor management technology.
  • Deep understanding of the donor lifecycle best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and cultivate high-net-worth individuals for fundraising.
  • Manage a portfolio of significant donors and prospects.
  • Develop and implement strategies for donor solicitation.
  • Foster long-term relationships with donors to support FSW objectives.
  • Steward existing donor relationships and ensure ethical fundraising practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Membership in the Florida retirement system.
  • Opportunities for educational and professional development.
  • Cellphone allowance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Philanthropy Officer III Collier County, FSW Foundation, to join our team of exceptional employees. The Philanthropy Officer III is charged with identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals in Collier County to secure significant financial support for FSW State College Foundation. This position manages a portfolio of extraordinary donors and prospects, develops and implements effective solicitation strategies, and fosters long-term relationships to achieve the College's philanthropic objectives. The Philanthropy Officer III adheres to the highest ethical standards. This is a College Administrator on an annual contract position. This position will focus on donors located in Collier County.

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The ideal candidate will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, marketing, communication, business, public administration, educational administration or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of professional, nonprofit fundraising experience, preferably in higher education. An appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  • Experience with high capacity donors.
  • Organizational longevity and a documented track record of major gift fundraising and campaigns.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Knowledge of effective private fundraising strategies.
  • Proficiency using donor technology platforms to research and manage records.
  • Ability to authentically connect with potential donors, promote the College vision, mission and outcomes, and establish effective relationships with diverse individuals.
  • Robust understanding and commitment to best practices in every area of the donor lifecycle.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal presentations and the ability to interact with management, board of directors, donors and community leaders.
  • Strategic thinking acumen and the ability to simultaneously manage the big picture and the detailed steps required to achieve organizational goals.

FSW Employee Benefits feature:
  • Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs
  • Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
  • Florida retirement membership (FRS)
  • Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents
  • Cellphone allowance.

Salary: $95,000.00

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About Florida Southwestern State College

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Southwest Florida. It is part of the Florida College System and was formerly known as Edison State College. FSW offers associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as technical certificates, in various fields. The college has four campuses in Lee County and Collier County. FSW was founded in 1962 and has since grown to become one of the largest colleges in the region.
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