• Philanthropy Officer III, FSW Foundation

    Florida SouthWestern State College (Fort Myers, FL)


    Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Philanthropy Officer III, 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 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 annual contract position.

     

    Please click here (https://www.fsw.edu/viewdocs/doc/371123) to see the complete job description.

    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

     

    Submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS!

     

    Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, and activities based on gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status. Questions about educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer.

     

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