Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Florida State University in the search for a Senior Director of Development, College of Business.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, Colleges, Schools, the Senior Director of Development will strategically design and execute a personal solicitation program resulting in philanthropic support through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level prospects for the College of Business in a campaign environment. The Senior Director will secure, on an annual basis, private support at the major gift level ($100,000) while also identifying, developing, and managing a portfolio primarily consisting of $1,000,000 and above donors. The Senior Director will uphold and exemplify the operating practices of the Division of University Advancement while raising philanthropic dollars in support of the mission of Florida State University.

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. FSU was founded in 1851 and the welcoming campus is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime location in the heart of the state capital. The university is home to more than 45,000 students from every Florida county and 130 countries. Students enjoy the personalized education afforded by a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and can choose from the nearly 300 degree programs offered at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, specialist, and professional level.

Florida State University delivers an affordable, high-quality education and offers distinctive opportunities to engage its students. FSU has been named the No. 8 Best Value College in the nation among public colleges and universities according toU.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2024" guidebook. Florida State continues to be a strong investment with the highest-rated credit of any public university in the state of Florida with an AA+ rating by S&P and Fitch and an equivalent Aa1 rating by Moody's. Florida State University reaffirmed its place in the Top 25 among national public universities in the latestU.S. News & World Reportrankings. FSU is number 23 on the list, marking the fifth consecutive year that the university placed in the Top 25. FSU has also scored its highest-ever ranking among national universities (both public and private) at No. 53. The rankings appear inU.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2024" guidebook.U.S. News & World Reportalso ranked 20 of FSU's graduate programs and specialties in the Top 25 among public universities in 2022.The Journal of Criminal Justice Educationranked Florida State's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty No. 1 in the ration for research productivity and influence, 2023.U.S. News & World Report's, "Best Graduate Schools," 2024 edition, ranks the College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice No. 1 among Florida's public universities.

Founded in 1950, the Florida State University College of Business is one of the nation's youngest business schools, yet its reputation for excellence has helped it become one of the largest. Consistently ranked as a top business school byU.S. News & World Report, the college has several programs ranked among the nation's Top 10. FSU's College of Business offers an inclusive and preeminent academic environment geared to enable faculty to produce research impacting the academy and graduates capable of establishing business solutions for a more equitable and sustainable society.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position as is at least six years of principal and planned gift fundraising experience. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Florida State University as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $165,000 to $180,000 annually.

Florida State University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver atmichaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/2402.

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