Associate Director of Donor Relations Colleges, Schools & Units

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Job
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Location:

Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

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.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Develop and execute donor relations strategies for acknowledgment, stewardship, recognition, engagement and communication that support and enhance the work of development officers across FSU’s colleges, schools and units.
• Bridge the gap between the central donor relations team and colleges, schools and units; serve as a subject‑matter expert to help build donor relations best practices, develop reporting processes, implement KPIs and tracking, design processes and spark creativity.
• Design and manage stewardship plans that celebrate, thank and engage donors in personalized and impactful ways.
• Lead and support complex stewardship and recognition projects that often include multiple deliverables, ensuring timely and high‑quality execution.
• Collaborate with the central Donor Relations team to align unit‑level efforts with university‑wide recognition programs and standards.
• Create customized and templated donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, impact reports, event follow‑ups and other touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Advancement Communications team to develop donor stories, recognition materials and other content that highlight donor impact.
• Serve as a strategic partner and resource for development officers and academic leaders, offering guidance and support on donor relations best practices.
• Facilitate training and resources to promote and build a culture of donor‑centric stewardship and collaboration across colleges, schools and units.
• Identify opportunities to enhance donor engagement through creative and collaborative initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, preferences, stewardship activities and engagement plans in the constituent management system.
• Use data and reporting tools to assess the effectiveness of donor relations efforts and inform future strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree and four years experience in a related field or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

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.

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This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.