Director II

Development & Community Engagement

DSC Foundation

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications:  This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communication, Finance or closely related field. A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in fundraising, scholarships, donor relations or related responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree and experience with donor base management software is preferred. Community college experience is also preferred.

Key Responsibilities: This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan for the Foundation, including targets for restricted and unrestricted giving through the annual giving campaign, major giving, endowment programs and events. Create and execute a strategy for a large sustainable base of annual individual donors. Requires working with Director of Alumni Relations & Development for outreach and solicitation of alumni donors and on the development and growth of annual employee giving campaign.
• Create strategic and tactical plans for engaging community leaders, organizations, and other engaged persons on a goal of raising additional funds in support of specific programs. Serves on boards/organizations whose value to the College extends beyond the specific nature of such entities as a way of building capacity and connections to others who would otherwise not necessarily have awareness and information about all the College provides to our community.
• Assist in building and grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors and corporations. Requires documentation of rating and screening procedures for prospects with highest giving potential. Includes utilization of naming opportunities for gift recognition and building of funds for scholarship portfolio and further development of an established donor stewardship program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and meet goals is required.
• Experience with developing and managing budgets is required.
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite and donor database management software, such as Raiser's Edge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be flexible to meet the demands of the College.
• Take direction as well as work effectively and professionally on their own

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.    

Criminal background checks are required.                                                                                               

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.                                                           

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.                                                                                       

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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