Director of Development, College of Nursing

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Development, College of Nursing – Boca Raton, FL.

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is 45 years old and has approximately 1,300 students enrolled in numerous degree and certificate programs on three FAU campuses.  The College is known internationally for its distinctive focus on caring science and receives top rankings in several categories by US News and World Report.  The College faculty have active programs of research and manage two nurse-led inter-professional Centers providing care to vulnerable populations in surrounding communities. 

The Director of Development for The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University works collaboratively with the Dean, department chairs, and faculty. Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement plans, articulates and implements a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan to meet the educational and research missions of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and its programs and areas. The Director qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of donors and prospective donors with the inclination and capacity to make significant major gifts ($100,000 and greater) to the College of Nursing at FAU.

The successful candidate will experience a commitment to development at the very top from the President; a seasoned, dynamic Vice President of Institutional Advancement with a winning track record; an innovative and committed Dean at the College of Nursing; and the opportunity and responsibility appropriate for fundraising leaders in a university during a significant comprehensive campaign.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual major and principal gift prospects assigned. Work both independently and in concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues to implement strategies leading to direct solicitation of gifts of $100,000 and more.
• Build a strong pipeline of alumni and other prospects to expand the portfolio of qualified prospects for gifts of $100,000 and more.
• Develop solicitation and closure strategies of major gifts aligned with the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and University fundraising priorities and campaigns, measured against the attainment of personal metrics associated with the position.
• Collaborate with the Dean, department chairs, and faculty to identify funding priorities, assess relevance and feasibility for proposed project/priority, and develop and manage comprehensive strategies to secure gifts for selected priorities.
• Devise individualized involvement/engagement strategies for all prospects using an approach that ensures that most highly-rated prospects receive the most attention.
• Partner with Institutional Advancement’s Gift Planning Office to devise an overall strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gift donors.
• In concert with Institutional Advancement colleagues, oversee the preparation of necessary materials, including concept papers, funding proposals, and briefings for FAU leadership and board members when necessary, and schedule stewardship reports for all assigned prospects.
• Identify prospects to participate on boards, committees, or other programs that promote the cultivation process.
• Partner with the Donor Relations Office to ensure appropriate stewardship is provided to donors on existing endowment and current-use funds.
• Facilitate effective communication between the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Division of Institutional Advancement.
• Respond quickly and effectively to strategic opportunities for increased prospect engagement.
• Participate in signature events at the University and in the community that provide opportunities for strategic engagement with prospects and donors.
• Supervise development events and community outreach, including but not limited to scholarship events, sponsorships, annual fund campaigns, symposiums, webinars, donor receptions, and ceremonies.
• Learn and understand the fundraising priorities of both nurse-led centers, building relationships that will lead to major gifts and a heightened awareness in the community.
• Craft briefings, talking points, and other communication pieces for the Dean and the College’s executive l