Strategic Development Director: Arts & MOCA

University of North Florida Alumni Association; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Alumni Association seeks a Senior Director of Development for ArtsUNF and MOCA Jacksonville to lead philanthropic strategy and fundraising for ArtsUNF initiatives and MOCA Jacksonville.

You will manage a major-gift portfolio, coordinate proposals and donor communications, and engage university and museum leadership to secure gifts supporting MOCA's approximately $2.5 million annual operating budget and related programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years.
• Expertise in fundraising strategy and major-gift portfolio management.
• Strong donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
• Persuasive written and verbal communication; presentations.
• Strategic planning, financial awareness, and sound judgment.
• Collaboration across university, museum, boards, and community stakeholders.
• Discretion and project management; CRM proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan for ArtsUNF and MOCA.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major-gift prospects of $100,000+.
• Manage a portfolio of 100+ qualified prospects with multiple meetings weekly.
• Secure support for operations, programs, endowment, capital needs, exhibitions, and student engagement.
• Prepare proposals, grant applications, sponsorship materials, and donor reports.
• Engage university and MOCA leaders and boards in fundraising activities.
• Coordinate donor engagement for exhibitions, events, and community initiatives.
• Oversee donor data management, revenue tracking, and fundraising metrics.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major-gift portfolio management

Donor cultivation

Solicitation & stewardship

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Collaboration with stakeholders

CRM proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 10+ years

Job description

The University of North Florida Alumni Association seeks a Senior Director of Development for ArtsUNF and MOCA Jacksonville to lead philanthropic strategy and fundraising for ArtsUNF initiatives and MOCA Jacksonville.

You will manage a major-gift portfolio, coordinate proposals and donor communications, and engage university and museum leadership to secure gifts supporting MOCA's approximately $2.5 million annual operating budget and related programs.