Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Director, Donor Relations & Stewardship

Main Campus, USA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Strategic CommunicationsBrand StrategyCRMExcelLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • This role is responsible for overseeing donor recognition, stewardship reporting, endowment compliance, and impact communications to demonstrate the value and outcomes of donor investments.
  • If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
  • Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
  • Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • The Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship leads the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations program that fosters meaningful engagement, ensures accountability, and strengthens long-term philanthropic support for the university.
  • The Director partners closely with advancement leadership, development officers, academic units, and the university foundation to enhance donor experiences and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
  • FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
  • We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Participates as a team member in support of special events and programs for donors and prospects.
  • Support all fundraising events and recognition events in development in coordination with university events and advancement leadership.
  • Provides training and guidance to advancement and campus partners to ensure consistent stewardship and fundraising support practices.

Requirements

  • Experience managing or supervising staff.
  • Experience and proficiency with Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising applications.
  • Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree from an accredited university.
  • Experience in campaign environments, including planning and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
  • Experience with donor analytics, segmentation, and stewardship metrics.
  • Experience in writing, communications or storytelling, tailored for donor audience
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present donor analytics, stewardship metrics, and endowment reports, presenting information in a meaningful manner.

Skills

  • Knowledge of state and foundation compliance requirements, including audit and reporting standards.
  • Proven ability to think strategically, engaging donors and aligning stewardship strategies with institutional priorities.
  • Knowledge of the principles, best practices, trends, and legal constraints of fundraising and gift solicitation within higher education.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel locally and throughout the state and work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  • Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Compensation

  • Directs stewardship strategy and execution for gifts at all levels, annual, leadership, major, principal, and endowed gifts, including stewardship planning, donor reporting, and implementation of the Stewardship Matrix.
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