Director of Development Operations

The Director of Development and Operations for the St. Johns River State College Foundation is responsible for supporting the Foundation’s mission, overseeing operations, leading development, and facilitating community and Foundation Board relations. Working closely with the AVP of Institutional Advancement, the director will develop a strategic plan leading to support of college initiatives and financial assistance to students through scholarships. This position reports to the AVP of Institutional Advancement.

Description of Duties and Tasks

Essential Job Functions

1. Trains, leads, mentors, sets goals, and evaluates Foundation staff.

2. Develops and implements a strategy for fundraising and development of resources to support established priorities.

3. Plans and implements annual fundraising campaigns and events.

4. Cultivates relationships with individuals and organizations communicating the college’s mission, vision, and strategic goals to donors and prospective donors.

5. Ensures gifts are administered to honor the donor’s intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, grant requirements and college policies.

6. Directs donor communication to ensure proper stewardship and recognition of gifts.

7. Develops and manages the Foundation budget.

8. Works with Foundation Finance and Scholarship Coordinator to maintain official records and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

9. Facilitates Foundation Board meetings and board relations.

10. Enhances the College and Foundation’s visibility in the service area by working closely with professional, civic, and private organizations.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions

Serves on College committees as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of database management.

2. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge a plus.

3. Ability to perform the above essential job functions, with minimal direct supervision.

4. Knowledge of the College’s mission, purpose, and goal and the role of the Director of Development and Operations in achieving them.

5. Knowledge of SJR State academic and workforce programs.

6. Team building.

7. Ability to read the English language sufficiently to communicate and to process all paperwork required.

Ergonomic Requirements

This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job. The functions are usually performed sitting but may involve some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping, kneeling,

bending, crouching, lifting (up to 25 pounds), walking, carrying, and other movements may be required. Tasks such as working at a computer keyboard and taking photographs may require extensive wrist and hand movements. Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, copy machines, printers, scanners, telephones, and cameras.

Qualification Standards

1. Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) required in related field of study such as Business, Fundraising, Public Relations or Marketing.

2. Three to five years of successful, hands-on fundraising experience with progressive responsibilities and proven results for personally increasing revenue.

3. Demonstrated track record of excellent donor stewardship.

4. Personal and successful experience in managing an annual fund with demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement plans to achieve goals.

Note: Comparable specialized training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time. (Revised October 2023) (Revised August 2024)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,235.00 - $90,412.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,235 - $90,412