Description

Valencia College is hiring a Director, Individual & Planned Giving to join the Foundation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic fundraising leader to help shape and grow the college's individual and planned giving program while advancing the mission of the college through philanthropy.

In this position, the Director, Individual & Planned Giving will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports institutional priorities, including student scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, academic program support, capital projects, and special initiatives benefiting students, faculty, and the community.

The Director oversees all aspects of Individual and Planned Giving, including annual giving, alumni relations, leadership annual giving, major and planned gifts, philanthropy programs, and donor outreach, while partnering closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to expand philanthropic support and achieve the Foundation's fundraising goals.

To learn more about the Foundation team, please click here.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education or a comparable nonprofit organization.
• Experience securing leadership and major gifts and developing and executing capital, major gift, or comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Experience managing, coaching, and motivating fundraising teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Knowledge of philanthropic principles, fundraising strategies and donor stewardship.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  
  

As a premier learning institution, Valencia College is an innovative leader in higher education with a reputation for student success. Recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, we understand the importance of fostering a collaborative environment that fosters collaboration and creativity and achieving a true work/life balance. At Valencia College, it’s more than just a job. We’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential by providing them with the right opportunities, the right tools and the right support.

Valencia’s Total Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) membership
• YMCA membership benefits
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.
  
  

Salary: $85,000–$105,000

Closing Date: 07/28/2026

If you would like to assist in fulfilling an everlasting promise to our employees, students, and our community, please complete and submit an online application along with a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position at: https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/43024