Associate DirectorDirector of Development
Associate DirectorDirector of Development
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Associate Director/Director of Development
The Associate Director/Director of Development is responsible for implementing a broad range of fundraising activities primarily focused on soliciting and closing major gifts $100K) in support of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development the incumbent is responsible for assisting in developing and executing the fundraising program to fulfill the financial needs as identified by the Dean of the college and in alignment with the strategic initiatives of UF Advancement.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising and Relationship Development
- Build a portfolio of fundraising prospects at the major gift levels $100000 and strategically manage relationships through facetoface visits to bring gift solicitations to closure.
- Within 36 months of start date develop portfolio that will consistently raise $750000$1 million per year (Associate level) $1.5 million $2 million (Director level) or more in support of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences averaging 140160 personal visits annually and 1015 gift solicitations per year of $50000 or more.
- Maximize travel plans to strategic geographic regions for major gift solicitations/donor engagement.
- Collaborate with the Office of Estate & Gift Planning to develop and implement a gifting strategy for qualified donor portfolios at the planned giving level.
Development Strategy
- Set and implement strategies for identification qualification relationshipbuilding and solicitation to close and steward major gifts for the college.
- Collaborate with college faculty and unit/program directors to understand and formulate priorities and opportunities related to individual gifts at the assessed level.
- Must develop a comprehensive understanding of the college mission strategy and goals as they relate to fundraising.
- Acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission vision and values of the unit and UF Advancement.
Communications/Events/Administration
- Develop and implement communication and engagement plans to keep prospects connected to the college and informed about the mission vision and values of the unit its funding priorities and gift opportunities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with college administration and faculty through regular consistent and relevant communication.
- Write gift proposals concept papers and other documents that will help to inspire donors to give generously to support the college.
- Attend and support activities and events involving volunteers and prospects.
- Serve as a liaison for CLAS Advancement to at least one departmental advisory board.
- Partner with faculty and staff at the college for donor engagement and fundraising strategy.
Administrative
- Ensure best practices in office systems files and record keeping.
- Provide research market and prospect information for inclusion into the UFAs integrated database and handle confidential prospect information in a sensitive ethical manner.
- Contribute to the planning and monitoring of the budget using resources for best results in fundraising and planning activities involving volunteers prospects faculty and administration.
The University of Florida recognizes both the value of telecommuting in fostering a flexible work environment; therefore consideration may be given to remote or hybrid work within the U.S.
$6500 $75000 (Associate Director) or $80000$95000 (Director) annually; commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including health retirement paid time off discount programs professional development and work life support.
Associate Director
Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of relevant experience.
Director
Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in development or a related field; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in development or related field
The ideal candidate will possess:
- One to three years of fundraising development sales or related experience (Associate).
- Three or more years of fundraising development sales or related experience (Director).
- Prior experience in a university or nonprofit environment.
- General knowledge and understanding of business/economic environment.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles methods and standards.
- Demonstrated successful experience in prospect identification relationship building solicitation and stewardship.
- The ability to work strategically develop and implement constituency programs and activities along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
- Competency in problemsolving.
- 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.
- A commitment to and support for workplace inclusion in all its forms; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a datadriven 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.
- The ability and willingness to travel. A valid drivers 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.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and three references.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
