Florida State University seeks a Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts to execute a personal solicitation program, using the existing principal gift framework, resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects for gifts at the $5,000,000 and up level university wide, employing a donor-centric approach to academic fundraising. The Senior Director will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the principal gift range, which is currently $5,000,000, as part of FSU’s new comprehensive campaign. Additionally, the Senior Director will initiate, lead, and engage in ideation with academic and university leadership around existing "big ideas" at FSU that can be translated to philanthropic gifts of $5,000,000 and higher, while upholding and exemplifying the operating practices and mission of the FSU Foundation and Florida State University.

One of the nation’s top R1 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. FSU was founded in 1851 and the welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. The university is home to more than 45,000 students from every Florida county and 130 countries. Students enjoy the personalized education afforded by a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and can choose from the nearly 300 degree programs offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, specialist, and professional level.

"Now is an incredibly exciting time to join the Florida State University Advancement team! We are in the Leadership Gift (Silent) Phase of a $1B+ comprehensive fundraising campaign. The priorities of the university and campaign are already resonating with alumni and transformational philanthropists. We anticipate significant success in this campaign and are growing the Division of University Advancement to capitalize on these opportunities. Specifically, within the Principal Gifts department, we are assembling a team of professionals who are relationship-driven and can thrive in a team-based culture. Joining now allows you to grow with an energetic team while benefiting from a collaborative environment." — Brad Hastings, Associate Vice President for Principal Gifts & Gift and Estate Planning

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.