Executive Director, Advancement #11856

Executive Director, Advancement #11856

Daytona State College Foundation

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

DSC is consistently ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The online Nursing and Engineering Technology degrees are ranked as the No. 1 most affordable programs of their kind, Study.com lists DSC as one of Florida’s Top Online Colleges and Schools, covering all accredited universities and colleges in the state, and our Elementary Education Teacher Prep Program was recently ranked among the best in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center has ranked DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with tuition that is less than half the national average. And for three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. DSC is a student-centered institution committed to open access, excellence in teaching and learning, and, foremost, student success. The College offers a full range of social and cultural activities that include our internationally recognized Southeast Museum of Photography, a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic facility, an athletic program with 10 varsity sports, and a performing arts center that hosts theatrical, musical and dance productions throughout the year. Admission to most of these events is free for DSC employees.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as an Executive Director.

Required Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, Finance or a closely related field and 10 years of related experience in fundraising, scholarships, donor relations in a College or University setting. Experience with donor base management software is required.

Desired qualifications: A master’s degree and experience with Raiser’s Edge is preferred.

Salary: This is a twelve (12) month administrative position with a competitive salary dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience.

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends are required.

Posted Date: 8/5/21 Closing Date: 8/11/21 at 5:00 p.m.

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow the major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major/principal gifts donors and corporations. Requires documentation of rating and screening procedures for prospects with highest giving potential. Includes development and deployment of naming opportunities for gift recognition and building of funds for scholarship portfolio and a comprehensive donor stewardship program. Maintains an active personal portfolio of 100-125 active prospects and donors.
• Develop, monitor and report each quarter on the annual fundraising plan with meaningful, measurable objectives, goals and actions for restricted and unrestricted giving related to the annual fund campaign, the major/principal gifts program, the identification, cultivation and presentation to private foundations, and Foundation-sponsored events. Annual fundraising plan development and presentation is required within first five (5) months of employment with annual review each January.
• Consult, train, empower and assist the Office of Alumni Relations staff as they lead in executing a strategy for an annually growing and sustainable base of annual alumni and employee individual donors. Includes outreach and solicitation of a personal portfolio of lead alumni donors, and on the development and growth of an annual employee giving campaign resulting in Daytona State numbering in the top 20% of Florida State College peers within three (3) years.
• Build a planned giving program, including a strategy for marketing and recognition, with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest and trust expectancies. Develop relationships with legal, financial and accounting professionals as sources to engage potential planned giving donors. Research and recommend a strategy for a council of advisors in planned giving to be implemented upon within 12 months of assuming this role.
• Serve as Division liaison for areas of responsibility with other individuals, groups, and organizations both internal and external to the College community. Assists the Vice President in hiring and management of support staff, including student workers, and serves as primary representative of the Office of Institutional Advancement/Foundation in the absence of the vice president.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to develop and meet goals is required. Experience with developing and managing budgets is required. He/She must have knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite and donor database management software, such as Raiser's Edge. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be flexible in order to meet the demands of the College. He/She must also be able to take direction as well as work effectively and professionally on their own.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload his/her cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site http://www.daytonastate.edu/hr/equalaccess.html or contact Lonnie Thompson, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Title IX at 386-506-3973 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.

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