Director of Development - Alumni Affairs - College of Medicine

University of Florida

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Health Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Retirement Options

Comprehensive Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Director of Development, Grateful Patient, within the College of Medicine to advance major gifts $100,000+. This senior role identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and steward major prospects, working with clinical partners to align fundraising with priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, you will manage a growing portfolio, present proposals, and coordinate research and events to support College of Medicine initiatives.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field and 3 years of development experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of development experience.
Experience in major gifts fundraising is preferred.
Strong collaboration with clinicians and staff to align fundraising with priorities.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for the College of Medicine and UF Health, with a focus on gifts of $100,000 and above.
Grow and refine a portfolio of prospects and donors, advancing relationships to closure through face-to-face visits and proposals.
Develop and present major gift proposals and acknowledge gifts in alignment with the mission and values of Advancement.
Collaborate with clinical partners and other development officers to advance grateful patient fundraising and related engagement initiatives.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Stakeholder collaboration

Prospect research

Relationship management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Development, Grateful Patient - College of Medicine

Job no: 539600
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Advancement, Executive/Director/Management
Department: 29011500 - MD-ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Classification Title:

DIR, Development

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field.

Job Description:

The Director of Development, Grateful Patient is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects for UF Health with a primary emphasis on grateful patient fundraising and a focus on gifts of $100,000 and above. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this position coordinates strategic research, data collection, and planning to identify and advance new major gift prospects in support of the College of Medicine and UF Health. The role works in close collaboration with clinical partners, including physicians and medical staff, to identify and engage grateful patient prospects and align fundraising efforts with clinical priorities. Outreach may also include alumni, parents, friends, and faculty in support of broader College of Medicine initiatives.

About this role:

Development

Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for the College of Medicine and UF Health, with a primary emphasis on grateful patient fundraising and gifts of $100,000 and above. The portfolio may also include alumni, parents, friends, and faculty, in coordination with College of Medicine departments and units.
Grow and refine an existing portfolio of prospects and donors, strategically advance relationships and bring gifts to closure through face-to-face visits, proposals and solicitations.
Develop and present concept papers and major gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission, vision and values of and Advancement.
Develop support for UF Health and College of Medicine priorities by engaging stakeholders, including clinical partners such as physicians and medical staff, as well as volunteers, faculty, and staff, to advance grateful patient fundraising and related engagement initiatives. Increase knowledge of and grow support for COM campaign priorities, including scholarships and faculty endowments, as well as department-specific priorities and initiatives.

Strategic Initiatives

Support physicians, researchers, administrators and medical staff in identifying and referring prospects, and in presenting needs and possibilities effectively.
Collaborate with clinical partners and other development officers to identify and develop strategies that increase grateful patient and house staff engagement opportunities and solicitations.
Prepare research and reports for the attention of appropriate College staff, volunteers and stakeholders in support of targeted relationship and partnership building initiatives.
Initiate, plan and support activities and events involving volunteers, donors, grateful patients and prospects, both on campus and regionally.

Administrative

Effectively perform prospect tracking, portfolio management, record keeping, file maintenance, and reporting using the Ascend database.
Ensure best practices in office systems, files and record keeping.
Participate in College of Medicine events, including those focused on cultivating prospects and donors for scholarship, faculty support and research initiatives.
Provide research, market, and prospect information for inclusion into the Foundation's integrated database, and handle confidential prospect information in a sensitive, ethical manner.

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

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packageincluding over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave
Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
Tuition Assistancethrough theUF Employee Education Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

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About the City of Gainesville

Home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's top public universities, Gainesville offers vibrant academic and healthcare communities alongside an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and mild winters. Enjoy the outdoors with over 30 miles of bike trails, freshwater springs, and numerous water activities, plus easy access to beaches and world-class theme parks.

Gainesville combines historic charm with modern amenities, including a great school system, a lively downtown, farmers' markets and craft breweries. Discover professional growth and quality of life in Gainesville-where community, innovation, and work-life balance meet!

$85,000 - $100,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

*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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires a valid driver's license and dependable transportation, as responsibilities include travel within the surrounding area to support program activities and site visits.

To be considered, pleaseupload the following: