Associate Director, Development

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an Associate Director of Development to lead the development and alumni programs on the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. The role independently handles identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of mid-level prospects, with a focus on gifts $50,000 and above, and a portfolio of donor relationships through in-person visits.

The position participates in college and UF Advancement events, supporting annual fund

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward mid-level gift prospects.
• Focus on individual prospects and gift/grant opportunities of $50,000 and above.
• Build and manage a portfolio of donors through face-to-face visits.
• Coordinate with leadership and engage alumni in fundraising activities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Prospect management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Ascend database

Job description

Job no: 541725
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Advancement
Department: 19011700 - EG-DEVELOPMENT

Classification Title:

ASO DIR, Development

Master's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

• The Associate Director of Development is responsible for the development and implementation of the development and alumni programs and will independently perform identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of mid-level gift prospects.
• Focus on individual prospects and work with leadership corporate and foundation prospects where gift/grant is assessed at $50,000 and above.
• Build a portfolio of fundraising prospects and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits.
• Attend college and UF Advancement functions to identify new individuals and move prospects through the donor continuum in coordination with the Senior Director of Development.

Strategic Initiatives

• Responsible for implementation of a broad range of development and alumni affairs activities including alumni events and special fundraising projects that target individuals, corporations, and foundations to support the annual fund of Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment.
• Initiate and execute young alumni engagement and giving programs in ESSIE.
• Coordinate all annual fund strategies and solicitations via Engineering Annual Giving, including specialty, fundraising initiatives such as the Pinning Campaign.
• Assist the ESSIE department head in developing, managing, and executing plans, communications, and meetings for the ESSIE Advisory Board.
• Responsible for coordinating alumni and donor stewardship programs for the departments.
• Assist with planning and implementing short- and long-term development and alumni programs and strategies.
• Assist with designing solicitation strategies on a case-by-case basis, being cognizant of development and college office needs and procedures.
• Develop and present mid-level gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors, and appropriate to the mission, of the unit and UF Advancement.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan to inform constituents and identified markets about the mission and vision of the unit, its funding priorities, and gift opportunities.
• Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment, evaluation, recognition, and replacement of volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness.
• Participate in recruiting experienced leadership on boards and/or committees in order to ensure that these groups are representative of, and responsive to, the communities served.

Administrative

• Review documentation of donations for accuracy and ensure that donors receive proper gift credit, including gift acknowledgements and related stewardship.
• Work with college development team to ensure all donors are properly recognized for their contributions.
• Draft correspondence to donors, prospects, alumni, and corporations for the department head.
• Ensure best practices in office systems, practices, files, and record keeping; ensure effective use of strategic tools and resources, such as contact reports, prospect management, research, and analysis, and the Ascend database.

Perform related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and functions related to this position

Up to $85,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree