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~~Job Title: ~~ Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

~~Location: ~~ Miami, FL

~~Regular/Temporary: ~~ Regular

~~Full/Part Time: ~~ Full-Time

~~Job ID: ~~ 62698

Department

FSU Division of University Advancement

Florida State University is currently in the leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign. As the leadership phase of the campaign begins, the Division of University Advancement is accelerating the hiring of additional advancement services professionals’ campus-wide and is excited to build out its team. For Advancement professionals who are interested in being a part of a comprehensive campaign from the beginning for their career development, the timing is ideal to join our team.

**Responsibilities**

The leadership annual giving officer will operate in a regional environment – specific to South Florida (including Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Using a multi-channel approach, the giving officer will focus on strategically expanding Florida State University’s philanthropic presence with the goal of significantly increasing the base of annual gifts through frontline fundraising and will work closely with leadership giving groups – including alumni, friends, parents and families. The giving officer will be responsible for the discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making annual gifts of $1,000 - $30,000.

**Annual Giving Solicitation**

- Discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 and up.

- Build and maintain a portfolio of up to 250 prospects and schedule meetings (in-person and virtual) with them and other discovery meetings.

- Leverage face-to-face and virtual meetings, phone calls, emails, video, text, university events, and other contacts to build relationships and increase support from prospects.

**Documentation/Planning**

- Scheduling prospect meetings, maintain a portfolio of leadership annual gift donors, and properly document in CRM all engagements.

- Actively engage and build relationships with a portfolio of current donors and prospects.

- Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline, working with major gifts development teams, as appropriate.

- Utilize dashboard tools, data analytics and partnership with Annual Giving team as well as other internal colleagues to identify donors for targeted outreach and achieve metrics.

**Stewardship**

- Properly recognizing and engaging with donors for their philanthropy.

- Provides concierge service to leadership annual giving donors.

- Provides biographical updates and communication preferences based on outreach.

- Stays up-to-date on activities across FSU.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

- A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain and willing to drive

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

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FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is eligible for remote work based on the primary location of duties being outside the Tallahassee area. (South Florida)

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Leadership Annual Giving Officer, South Florida

**Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College ****Statewide Regional Coordinator Opportunity**

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce a **full-time ****, ** **grant-funded ** opening for the position of**Statewide Regional Coordinator – P09744 **with **Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.**

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community.

**What You’ll Do**

The Statewide Regional Coordinator works within the Office of Prevention Services. The position will serve in the assigned region Northwest (Tallahassee). The position coordinates and communicates with the Office of Prevention Services management and its stakeholders on items related to delinquency prevention and assists, when necessary, in carrying out duties and responsibilities of other Prevention Services activities. The position conducts routine observations through on-site visits; assists in the provision of technical assistance; in-service training and guidance on contractual issues statewide for Prevention services. The position will review provider deficiencies, assist in resolving deficiencies and resolve program related incidents. This position requires a flexible work schedule due to some weekends, and after-hours (evening) work.

**Day-to-day, You’ll Be Responsible For**

- Provides Prevention Services to youth and community events. Develops and maintains effective partnerships and affiliations with local community organizations. Routinely coordinates and communicates with other Statewide Regional Coordinator on issues and concerns within their Circuits.

- Educates community stakeholders on delinquency prevention programming, to include researching and polices, and plans. Coordinates and participates in community outreach and engagement activities. Coordinates and/or facilitates training.

- Performs routine visits to contracted Prevention programs. Provides technical assistance as needed to contracted providers, to ensure compliance with contracted terms and conditions. Provides written summary of input and feedback with contracted providers.

- Identifies and resolves problematic areas of concern and/or provides recommendations to resolve these issues. Advises higher level of management on problems and policies related to these programmatic and operations issues.

- Coordinates and communicates with Office of Prevention Services management and stakeholders on concerns related to delinquency prevention. Assists, when necessary, in carrying out duties and responsibilities of other Prevention Services activities.

- Ensures timely reporting of major concerns and deficiencies. Drafts quarterly and monthly reports and submit on a timely basis. Evaluates data from outcome measures and requirements and make recommendations to management. Conducts annual property inventory.

**Who We’re Looking For**

We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

- Two (2) years of related experience. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the required experience.

- A valid Driver License.

**What We Offer**

We offer more than just a competitive salary of **$54,000.00 **. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

- Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.

- Opportunities for professional development.

- A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.

- Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.

- Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.

**A Little About Us**

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your ~~College of Choice ~~.

Statewide Regional Coordinator

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