Philanthropy Officer III Collier County, FSW Foundation

Florida SouthWestern State College • Naples, FL

4d • $95,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals in Collier County to secure significant financial support for FSW State College Foundation.
• Managing a portfolio of extraordinary donors and prospects.
• Developing and implementing effective solicitation strategies.
• Fostering long-term relationships to achieve the College's philanthropic objectives.
• Adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level