Director of Development-Orlando

EXPIRED

Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:

Director of Development-Orlando
Development & Revenue
Senior Vice President of Development & Revenue

Departmental Overview

As the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics, Seminole Boosters, Inc., is
responsible for engaging fans, alumni, and loyal supporters of FSU to generate financial
contributions. These contributions enrich the overall educational and athletic experience for over
500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for long-
term growth and prosperity.

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is comprised of loyal and generous donors dedicated to enhancing the
student-athlete experience and supporting the University’s mission to instill the strength, skill,

Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:

Director of Development-Orlando
Development & Revenue
Senior Vice President of Development & Revenue

Departmental Overview

As the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics, Seminole Boosters, Inc., is
responsible for engaging fans, alumni, and loyal supporters of FSU to generate financial
contributions. These contributions enrich the overall educational and athletic experience for over
500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for long-
term growth and prosperity.

Seminole Boosters, Inc. is comprised of loyal and generous donors dedicated to enhancing the
student-athlete experience and supporting the University’s mission to instill the strength, skill,
and character essential for lifelong learning, personal responsibility, and sustained achievement.

Seminole Boosters, Inc. has a Director of Development position open in the Orlando area. The
primary responsibility will be fundraising in the Greater Orlando Area with responsibility for
additional surrounding regional markets.

The Director of Development is responsible for helping to meet the department's fundraising
objectives and ensuring that predetermined fundraising goals regarding facilities, endowments,
annual fund memberships, and coaches' clubs are reached. Under the supervision of the Senior
Vice President of Development, this position is responsible for advancing donors through the
fundraising cycle.

Responsibilities

• Expand the annual fund donor base in the assigned region
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Identify, cultivate, ask, and steward major gift donors focused on facility and endowment
commitments

• Execute active donor touchpoint strategy
• Meet and surpass a predetermined new business and renewal fundraising goal annually
• Build and manage a prospect and donor portfolio
• Properly steward the resources provided by donors and constituents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience with demonstrated success in a metrics-driven

environment

• Embody Seminole Boosters, Inc.’s company values: Teamwork, Excellence, Bold,

Integrity, and Service

• Ability to use client database management systems, Salesforce, and Blackbaud CRM
• Ability to work weekend and evening events

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience identifying, cultivating, directly soliciting, and

closing capital or major gifts

• Experience in athletics fundraising or ticket sales setting

Salary

• Commensurate with experience (base salary)
• Additional at-risk compensation based on performance metrics (commission + bonus)