Assistant Director of Leadership Giving

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Assistant Director of Leadership Giving to join our advancement team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. We are searching for a dynamic individual who supports the Eckerd Advancement Team in developing annual leadership and major gift donors within the context of a personal, affinity-driven fundraising philosophy. This role is responsible for managing a prospect portfolio and cultivating relationships that lead to philanthropic support.

The Assistant Director will be skilled in cultivating relationships that lead to more meaningful engagement and participation in the annual giving program as well as skilled in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and the ability to prioritize and organize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

The advancement team is led by award-winning and seasoned professionals who have built a collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. Professional growth is encouraged through involvement with Higher Education industry organizations, such as CASE and the Forum of Florida Alumni Associations.

Benefits Overview

Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network
• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.
• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.
• Generous employer contribution to employee’s retirement plan upon eligibility.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave as well as 16 paid holidays annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gift, planned gift, and leadership annual fund donors across the country, with a particular emphasis on discovery visits to alumni and current parents.
• Proactively and strategically manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects and donors, generate a high level of activity and prospect contact; record all substantive activity in contact reports.
• Assist in the formulation of leadership giving program strategies.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Eckerd's strategic priorities and goals.
• Represent Eckerd College at public functions and community and campus events.
• Work with other administrative and academic departments to coordinate activities to maximize gift revenue, and to approach donors in a consistent and coordinated manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of related experience in educational fundraising or comparable field. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and ability to form meaningful relationships with a broad audience
• Ability to travel and perform work outside normal business hours as needed.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.exacthire.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application which includes creating an applicant profile, uploading a resume and cover letter, completing an application, and identifying references.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.