Executive Director - Advancement - NSU Health - 992007

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Primary Purpose:

Oversees, identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major, transformational, and deferred gift prospects in support of the priorities of NSU Health. The position focuses on gifts of $100,000 or greater. The Executive Director of Advancement is a key contributor in planning and facilitating comprehensive and focused campaigns to elevate the colleges and units under the NSU Health umbrella.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Develops the planning and implementation of a strategic development plan in collaboration with management.
2. Prepares annually a Strategic Fundraising Plan that establishes the goals and development initiatives to be accomplished.

3. Takes the lead in developing the case for support for University major and transformational giving priorities; effectively communicates the overall University case for support; and, articulates the impact of philanthropic gifts at all levels.

4. Manages and advances a portfolio of between 75 and 100 prospects each year.

5. Conducts an average of 100 meaningful, face-to-face or virtual prospect visits per year.

6. Maintains current, accurate Prospect Management reports, including: a. Strategic action reports. b. Prospect pipeline. c. Prospect status. d. Prospect list.

7. Follows policies and provides assistance in order to adequately manage the database and all records, files, and gift processing, including donor stewardship and gift acknowledgments. Plays a major role in updating biographical and business information on assigned constituents.


8. Supports efforts to promote complex major, transformational, and deferred gifts by assuming a leadership role in devising various engagement plans which are appropriate for the college/unit/program.

9. Supervises and mentors a high-functioning team college/unit-focused development officers.

10. Manages the activities of assigned college/unit Advisory Councils. Plans agendas, coordinates and helps supervise the meetings and activities of the Council.

11. Develops and implements events and programs designed to identify and engage prospective donors and current donors.,

12. Prepares and implements a fundraising plan of action annually.

13. Manages and implements initiatives in order to engage new donors to NSU and secure major/transformational gifts.

14. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the President's Office, Deans, Vice Presidents, etc. to secure major and transformational gifts.

15. Supervises high-functioning Advancement professionals to ensure they are meeting metrics and provide oversight and leadership to the department.


16. Increases engagement within the NSU landscape, including the President, Board of Trustees, President's Council, Ambassadors Board Members and UA Leadership.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Demonstrated experience and understanding of development strategies and alumni relations, particularly major gift development.

2. Ability to independently organize and schedule appointments to assure that targets for the number of personal visits and/or personal contacts are met each month.

3. Ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral and written presentations.

4. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.

5. Computer experience including Internet research, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, Windows and relational database experience. Familiarity with Banner software a plus.

6. Ability to travel locally, regionally, and in assigned geographic territory as well as to other off-site locations as requested.

7. Comfort level working in a team-oriented environment; ability to work with teams of volunteers and staff.

8. Must be disciplined, detailed and result-oriented.

9. Must be highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and automobile insurance.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible fund-raising experience.

2. Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in major gifts, planned giving, or senior level development work with preference for background in higher education philanthropy.

3. Experience in higher education and/or hospital fund-raising environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Master's Degree.

2. CFRE Certification.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.