Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership annual giving prospects while managing a dynamic donor portfolio and collaborating with campus partners.

The position requires a Master's degree (or Bachelor's with relevant experience) and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.
• A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Responsabilités

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual giving prospects.
• Manage a dynamic donor portfolio and coordinate with campus partners.
• Conduct a high volume of face-to-face visits and close gift solicitations.
• Coordinate donor stewardship programs and ensure proper recognition of gifts.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship building

Fundraising knowledge

Project management

Data-driven

Formation

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Outils

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Donor databases

Description du poste

Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving

Job No: 541933

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Advancement

Department: 50010000 - AD-VP ADVANCEMENT

Job Description

Classification Title:
AST DIR, Development

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Launch a rewarding career in fundraising with the University of Florida, where you will build meaningful relationships, connect donor passions with impactful opportunities, and help shape the future of a world-class institution. As an Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving, you will cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual giving prospects, manage a dynamic donor portfolio, and collaborate with partners across campus to grow philanthropic support and strengthen the pipeline for future major gifts. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, relationship-driven professional to gain valuable experience in donor engagement and philanthropy while making a lasting difference in the lives of students and the success of the University of Florida.

Solicitation & Qualification

• Work a portfolio of annual giving prospects and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits and bring gift solicitations to closure.
• Conduct a high volume of solicitation/qualification visits.
• Actively solicit, cultivate, qualify and hand-off prospects in accordance with their interests, capacity, and propensity.
• Work proactively with unit partners to ensure successful prospect and pipeline management.
• Identify new sources of support for individual giving; work with all Advancement fundraising staff to coordinate the solicitation of new prospects and the upgrade of current donors who have the potential to increase their annual giving.
• Responsible for effective prospect tracking, record keeping, reporting and administration aligned with the metrics and reporting from UFA/UFF.

Liaison to Colleges/Units

• Work with unit partners as assigned to identify, qualify, and solicit prospects in special project areas as assigned.
• Research industry standards, trends, breakthroughs and best practices.

Stewardship

• Responsible for coordinating/assisting donor stewardship programs for leadership annual giving prospects.
• Maintain and create records of donations to ensure that donors receive proper recognition and documentation for their gifts including thank you and stewardship.
• Draft correspondence to donors, and prospects.

Expected Salary: $54,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Exceptional Benefits We Offer

• Affordable State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Coverage: Life and Disability Insurance
• Secure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your future
• Paid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays, as well as family, sick, and vacation leave
• Professional and Personal Growth: Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development, leadership development, LinkedIn learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance: Benefit from the UF Employee Education Program
• PSLF Eligibility: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.

A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a university or nonprofit environment or within PR, advertising, sales, or marketing-related field.
• General knowledge and comprehension of business/economic environment, and understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Demonstrated successful experience in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Ability to work both independently within a broad strategic framework and institutional priorities as well as cohesively and collaboratively as a team with numerous individuals and groups.
• Positive and creative manner of approaching issues; problem-solving; strong analytical skills and professional judgment; project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• Support the University's commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• Evening/weekend work is required.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver's license and good driving record are essential.*

*Business expenses are reimbursed through a standard accounting system. The ability to pay for expenses using your own personal credit card or funds and have them reimbursed is essential.

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close: 07 December 2026

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.