What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Annual Giving position at FIU Foundation?
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Develops, executes, and manages a comprehensive Annual Giving Department Artificial Virtual Engagement Officer program and annual operational plan as part of the division's campaign planning process for the long-term expansion of the current donor pool and donations from alumni, parents, and individuals. This position is responsible for managing the human component of the Artificial Virtual Engagement Officer, collaborating with all departments within University Advancement. Responsible for portfolio assignments for human gift officers once leads have been identified through AI interactions. The plan addresses building the donor base through participation, with strategies for increasing donor retention, pledge fulfillment, and acquisition of young alumni and leadership donors.
Oversees the AI-enabled program that identifies prospects and retains and upgrades donors by employing data-driven methodologies and techniques to help ensure that technology is scalable, provides personalized outreach, and integrates effectively with existing fundraising efforts. Focuses on effective communication and solicitation activities within specific market segments identified as having the greatest growth potential.
Manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors. Documents contact and prospect moves, tracks progress using Raiser's Edge, and adheres to University Advancement prospect management guidelines and protocol.
Executes and manages a comprehensive annual giving solicitation and outreach schedule encompassing multiple channels, phone, in-person, direct mail, digital, and social across multiple campaigns. Reviews and approves related annual giving communications, including direct mail appeals, brochures, postcards, email communications, and form letter acknowledgments. Collaborates and communicates effectively with advancement communications, university communications, advancement services, alumni relations, and academic units to conceptualize and maintain a strong annual fund brand and message, ensure campaign consistency, and support data-informed decision-making.
Serves as a liaison with leadership and volunteer groups supporting the University's annual giving goals, ensuring alignment between AI-enabled engagement strategies and broader institutional fundraising priorities.
Produces and evaluates reports related to annual giving campaigns and AI-enabled programs. Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and program projects, strategic planning, and goal planning evaluation. Monitors budgets against articulated goals and objectives throughout the year.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties to the position.
Desired Qualifications
Fundraising or similar experience in higher education or other comparable organization, or the equivalent professional experience in sales, marketing, training, or public relations.
Experience with cold calling and one-on-one personal fundraising solicitations.
Possess an understanding and working knowledge of Raiser's Edge or a relational database system.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$100,000 - $110,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
Other Information
Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Develops, executes, and manages a comprehensive Annual Giving Department Artificial Virtual Engagement Officer program and annual operational plan as part of the division's campaign planning process for the long-term expansion of the current donor pool and donations from alumni, parents, and individuals. This position is responsible for managing the human component of the Artificial Virtual Engagement Officer, collaborating with all departments within University Advancement. Responsible for portfolio assignments for human gift officers once leads have been identified through AI interactions. The plan addresses building the donor base through participation, with strategies for increasing donor retention, pledge fulfillment, and acquisition of young alumni and leadership donors.
Oversees the AI-enabled program that identifies prospects and retains and upgrades donors by employing data-driven methodologies and techniques to help ensure that technology is scalable, provides personalized outreach, and integrates effectively with existing fundraising efforts. Focuses on effective communication and solicitation activities within specific market segments identified as having the greatest growth potential.
Manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors. Documents contact and prospect moves, tracks progress using Raiser's Edge, and adheres to University Advancement prospect management guidelines and protocol.
Executes and manages a comprehensive annual giving solicitation and outreach schedule encompassing multiple channels, phone, in-person, direct mail, digital, and social across multiple campaigns. Reviews and approves related annual giving communications, including direct mail appeals, brochures, postcards, email communications, and form letter acknowledgments. Collaborates and communicates effectively with advancement communications, university communications, advancement services, alumni relations, and academic units to conceptualize and maintain a strong annual fund brand and message, ensure campaign consistency, and support data-informed decision-making.
Serves as a liaison with leadership and volunteer groups supporting the University's annual giving goals, ensuring alignment between AI-enabled engagement strategies and broader institutional fundraising priorities.
Produces and evaluates reports related to annual giving campaigns and AI-enabled programs. Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and program projects, strategic planning, and goal planning evaluation. Monitors budgets against articulated goals and objectives throughout the year.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties to the position.
Desired Qualifications
Fundraising or similar experience in higher education or other comparable organization, or the equivalent professional experience in sales, marketing, training, or public relations.
Experience with cold calling and one-on-one personal fundraising solicitations.
Possess an understanding and working knowledge of Raiser's Edge or a relational database system.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$100,000 - $110,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
Other Information
Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000