Associate Director of Development

Plans and implements a coordinated program of fundraising
activities and serves as a frontline, external fundraiser whose
primary responsibility is to identify, expand, diversify, and
cultivate relationships with prospective and existing donors on
behalf of the Moss School of Construction Management.  Directs
and coordinates fundraising efforts for the Moss School of
Construction Management and coordinates institution-wide
fundraising efforts within the university.

• Collaborates with the unit head, develops, plans, and
  implements strategies to secure gift funding from individuals,
  corporations, and foundations, supporting the fundraising
  priorities of CEC and the Moss School of Construction
  Management.
• Works closely with other development and alumni relations
  teams. Attends all required development meetings. Implements
  fundraising policies and procedures for the
  department/college.
• Initiates, plans, and coordinates donor cultivation, proposal
  development, and solicitation of major and principal gifts and
  grants focused on the unit. Develops and implements strategies to
  secure philanthropic support.
• Meets annual goals for personal contacts and fundraising as set
  by the Moss Department of Construction Management and the
  Advancement supervisor. Regularly monitors and reports progress
  towards revenue goals to Advancement and the College. Documents
  contacts and prospect moves, tracking progress using Raiser’s Edge
  and adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
• Participates in university-wide prospect management,
  cultivation, and stewardship of donors and prospects, following
  University Advancement RPM guidelines and protocols. Develops and
  implements a strategic work plan focusing on the internal and
  external objectives of University Advancement and CEC.
• Organizes, promotes, and maintains collaborative working
  relationships with key faculty, leadership, staff, and volunteers
  to support FIU. Collaborates with development specialists in
  various areas, other college development officers, deans,
  directors, and the FIU Foundation.
• Drafts, designs, and prepares solicitation proposals and
  personalized materials for donor recognition and stewardship,
  including gift acknowledgment. Collaborates with Donor Relations,
  Stewardship, and Editorial Services as appropriate.
• Manages a portfolio of prospective donors and foundations.
  Monitors progress towards achieving revenue goals for CEC.
  Identifies, expands, diversifies, and cultivates relationships with
  prospective and existing donors to successfully close gifts and
  further develop the relationship with CEC.
• Develops and/or implements a strategically planned travel
  schedule to meet with prospects and donors, aligned with strategies
  and outcomes, in consultation with Advancement and the
  College.
• Attends all development meetings as required.