Associate Director of Development, Moss School of Construction Management

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising activities and serves as a frontline, external fundraiser whose primary responsibility is to identify, expand, diversify, and cultivate relationships with prospective and existing donors on behalf of the Moss School of Construction Management. Directs and coordinates fundraising efforts for the Moss School of Construction Management and coordinates institution-wide fundraising efforts within the university.

• Collaborates with the unit head, develops, plans, and implements strategies to secure gift funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations, supporting the fundraising priorities of CEC and the Moss School of Construction Management.
• Works closely with other development and alumni relations teams. Attends all required development meetings. Implements fundraising policies and procedures for the department/college.
• Initiates, plans, and coordinates donor cultivation, proposal development, and solicitation of major and principal gifts and grants focused on the unit. Develops and implements strategies to secure philanthropic support.
• Meets annual goals for personal contacts and fundraising as set by the Moss Department of Construction Management and the Advancement supervisor. Regularly monitors and reports progress towards revenue goals to Advancement and the College. Documents contacts and prospect moves, tracking progress using Raiser's Edge and adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
• Participates in university-wide prospect management, cultivation, and stewardship of donors and prospects, following University Advancement RPM guidelines and protocols. Develops and implements a strategic work plan focusing on the internal and external objectives of University Advancement and CEC.
• Organizes, promotes, and maintains collaborative working relationships with key faculty, leadership, staff, and volunteers to support FIU. Collaborates with development specialists in various areas, other college development officers, deans, directors, and the FIU Foundation.
• Drafts, designs, and prepares solicitation proposals and personalized materials for donor recognition and stewardship, including gift acknowledgment. Collaborates with Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Editorial Services as appropriate.
• Manages a portfolio of prospective donors and foundations. Monitors progress towards achieving revenue goals for CEC. Identifies, expands, diversifies, and cultivates relationships with prospective and existing donors to successfully close gifts and further develop the relationship with CEC.
• Develops and/or implements a strategically planned travel schedule to meet with prospects and donors, aligned with strategies and outcomes, in consultation with Advancement and the College.
• Attends all development meetings as required.

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of fundraising experience. Must have supervisory/management experience.

A demonstrated career track record in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and closing five and six-figure gifts.
A minimum of five years of successful fundraising experience.

Administrative

$80,000 - $95,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Criminal 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

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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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