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Director - FVSU Foundation

Job Number: 
377
Location: 
Foundation Office
Department: 
External Affairs

The University seeks a development professional with experience and success in foundation relations. This permanent position carries significant responsibilities, and with it opportunities for career advancement. The Director functions with a suitable amount of autonomy within a supportive, team-oriented and expanding development program.

Responsibilities: 

This position ultimately reports to the vice president for External Affairs. The Foundation office is part of a University-wide, central development program, and supports University priorities, the College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Studies, College of Agriculture, College of Education, and faculty/staff at Fort Valley State University. This person is responsible for cultivating relationships with Foundation Board members and developing new relationships with potential donors

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful development/foundation achievements, be a self-starter who understands foundation grant making to include the latest software packages, and possesses strong writing, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills with a focus on results.Productivity, a team-orientation, and aptitude for working in a large organization are required. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, collegial work environment and the satisfaction of supporting quality higher education and exciting research.