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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Development/Fundraising
Type
Full-Time
Location
Orlando, Florida

Director of Development-Orlando

Florida State UniversityFull-TimeOrlando, FL

Position Title: Director of Development-Orlando
Department: Development & Revenue
Supervises: 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 in order to generate financial
contributions for the purpose of enriching the overall educational and athletic experience for over
500 student-athletes participating in 20 sports programs by providing financial security for longterm growth and prosperity.
Seminole Boosters, Inc. is comprised of loyal and generous donors dedicated to enhancing the
student-athlete experience in support of 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 fundraising objectives of the
department and ensuring that predetermined fundraising goals with regard to facilities,
endowments, annual fund memberships, and coaches club 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 assigned region
• 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)