Strategic Lead, Annual Giving & Donor Relations

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving & Donor Relations to lead the COE annual giving initiatives on the main campus in Gainesville, FL. The role oversees campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship to strengthen donor engagement and revenue generation.

Requirements include a master’s degree (or bachelor's with substantial donor relations experience) and strong written/verbal communication skills; evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 1 year donor relations experience; or a bachelor's degree with 3 years donor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual giving initiatives including direct mail and digital campaigns to grow donor participation and fund revenue.
• Move annual donors through the solicitation pipeline with related gift teams and COE campaigns.
• Draft donor communications and manage recognition programs; prepare reports on giving trends.

Skills

Donor relations

Annual giving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in field

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

University of Florida seeks an Associate Director of Annual Giving & Donor Relations to lead the COE annual giving initiatives on the main campus in Gainesville, FL. The role oversees campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship to strengthen donor engagement and revenue generation.

Requirements include a master’s degree (or bachelor's with substantial donor relations experience) and strong written/verbal communication skills; evening/weekend work may be required.