Florida State College at Jacksonville Looking for Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement Full Time

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement develops and executes programs promoting annual giving and fostering alumni engagement. This position serves as the annual fund and alumni engagement strategist for FSCJ constituents, including alumni, parents, students, and community members. The primary focus for this position is to secure a positive alumni engagement experience coupled with a strong annual fund program while building a longterm culture of philanthropy.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Annual Giving – Develops and builds a comprehensive annual fundraising appeal program with an annual goal that includes strategies to incorporate direct mail, e-campaigns, giving societies, organizations, and new donors and tracking donor fundraising stages (moves management) for increasing average size gift amounts. Provides measurable metrics for success and maintains ongoing cultivation and reporting systems for annual fund and alumni activities to measure progress towards increased alumni engagement, giving, and engagement activity. Coordinates and executes employee giving, Giving Tuesday, end of year/end of fiscal year, emergency assistance initiatives, and other targeted campaigns. Engages graduating students to become alumni donors through special initiatives. Develops strategies for alumni participation, donor retention, and increasing overall annual support. Oversees the President’s Circle solicitations, thank you letters, and database for donor integrity.

Alumni Engagement – Serves as the liaison to, and ex-officio member of, the FSCJ Alumni Association board and guides it through governance, engagement activities, and organizing meetings. Assists in identifying and recruiting new alumni volunteers to serve on the board and its committees, and creates a schedule of alumni programs that promote and maximize alumni involvement. Collaborates with the communications department to create and develop content for alumni communications, printed materials, publications, and letters focused on recognizing alumni accomplishments, sourcing class notes, and helping alumni keep informed of College news, programs, and initiatives. Works with faculty, staff, and student organizations to identify distinguished alumni for programs, events, and outreach. Performs duties supporting the creation and maintenance of financial resources for students in need. Perform other related duties, as required.

At a minimum the selected candidate must have Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution supplemented by three (3) years of related fundraising experience in higher education and/or nonprofit organization. Experience with Raiser’s Edge donor management software. Additionally the preferred candidate will have five (5) or more years of experience in marketing and publications, especially utilizing Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media outlets.

For a complete description of this and other positions that we have available and to submit the required online application please visit our website at https://Jobs.FSCJ.edu. Interested candidates must submit a Florida State College at Jacksonville online application; a resume will not be accepted in lieu of submitting a FSCJ online application.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is a member of the Florida College System and is not affiliated with any other public or private university or college in Florida or elsewhere.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, disability, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation/expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or genetic information. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Florida State College at Jacksonville may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).