Associate DirectorDirector of Advancement, Harn Museum of Art

ASO DIR Dev Administration

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.

The Museum Associate Director of Development / Director of Advancement will design implement and oversee a broad range of fundraising initiatives for the Harn Museum reports dually to the Director of the Harn Museum of Art and the Executive Director of Advancement of Family & Campus Development. It plays a crucial role in developing a new paid membership program enhancing the planned giving program and collaborating with leadership to secure support for capital campaigns. This role oversees an intuitional annual giving program for corporate sponsorships foundation grants and individual giving.

Additionally the Associate Director/Director will oversee all aspects of the Harns day-to-day fundraising activities including providing assistance to donors and staff on in-kind gifts (such as art) contributing to the development of promotional materials that convey Harns story to donors and prospects and engaging the Harns community through special events and ongoing programs.

Portfolio Management
Actively work with the Director of the Harn Museum of Art and the Executive Director of Advancement to develop implement and sustain a comprehensive multi-year fundraising plan; assist in establishing a new major gifts program for the Harn by effectively building a pipeline of major-giving prospects to ensure future success of the museum.
Develop activate and deliver on a collaborative fundraising plan with the Harn and UF Advancement (UFA) that addresses the needs of each prospective donor segmented by type (individual corporate government foundation) level (donor levels various major gift levels planned giving) and fund (unrestricted annual operating and restricted for specific purposes including programming capital and endowment).
Identify the best people to help pursue the top prospects help schedule meetings and/or cultivation/solicitation events and provide guidance and strategy.
Responsible for the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of mid-level and major gift prospects where gifts are assessed at $25000 and above.
Focus on individual corporate and foundation prospects where funding is assessed at $10000.
Strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits following best practice and steps to identify learn donor passions and align interests with the Harns priorities.
Acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission vision and values of the Harn and UF Advancement.

Program Oversight
Develop a long-range (2-3 year) strategy for annual giving membership sponsorship and various fundraising projects with the goal of increasing member and donor participation in coordination with the Harn and UFA.
Oversee communications for direct mail appeals personalized letters to donors and potential donors fundraising brochures proposals tailored pledge forms for the Director and senior staff of the Museum.
Implement standards for stewardship donor recognition and exhibition sponsorship benefits.
Contribute to Harns social media presence and strategy to strengthen the online giving program for the Museum.
Oversee member and donor events
Prepare reports and interpret data to continually update the Harns fundraising plan.

Key Stakeholder Connection Communication & Engagement
Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan in concert with Harn Marketing & Public Relations UF Advancements Strategic Communications Marketing & Engagement (SCME) and Prospect Strategy & Research teams that inform local regional national and international audiences including members friends and UF alumni.
Work with the Museum Directors Office to develop strong relationships with the Harn National Council an advisory board to the Harn. Develop plan and implement programs to engage UF alumni with the Harn Museum.
Collaborate with the UF Advancements SCME team and the Harns Marketing & PR department to share updates about the museums fundraising and strategic goals; highlight gifts and donor impact stories through the various channels including the Harns website social media email and newsletters etc.
Work with Alumni Relations & Annual Giving team to incorporate the Harn with alumni efforts across the university.
Serve as the Harn liaison for UF Alumni Relations.

Management
Collaborate with the Director and museum leadership/financial staff to prepare fundraising budget projections and provide regular updates on the status of fundraising efforts including the Harn Annual Fund exhibitions and other special projects.
Effectively manage the Harn development office incorporating the Harns mission vision and values as described in the museums strategic plan.
Lead in the creation and promotion of a philanthropic culture of giving at the Harn.
Oversee internship opportunities work with development staff to update intern project descriptions as needed and facilitate opportunities for interns to engage in day-to-day fundraising activities.
Attend meetings of the Museum and UF Advancement as needed.

To help foster deeper collaboration efforts and meaningful engagement with donors leadership and staff of the museum as well as members of our advancement community this will be an onsite position based in Gainesville Florida.

$75000 - 85000 Associate Director / $95000 -$115000 Directorannually commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Affordable State Health Plans: Medical dental and vision insurance
• Comprehensive Coverage: Life and disability Insurance
• Secure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your future
• Inclusive Paid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays family sick and vacation leave
• Professional and Personal Growth: Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development leadership development LinkedIn learning and more
• Tuition Assistance: Benefit from the UF Employee Education Program
• PSLF Eligibility: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

For more information on our generous benefits visit: Qualifications:

Director - Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelors degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field. One year of supervisory experience.

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.

A valid drivers license is required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least 3-5 years of major gift fundraising experience with documented success in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $25k and above from individual and corporate prospects with campaign experience.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Prior experience fundraising in an art museum.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles methods and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• Ability to work with the broadest demographic of people.
• Ability to construct articulate and implement an annual strategic development plan.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to plan organize coordinate document and complete work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules regulations policies and procedures of the UF Advancement Museum and UF.
• Socially adept and sensitive to needs for confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Capable of working both independently and as a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
• Competency in problem solving.
• 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.

Please upload your cover letter resume and three professional references.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; please submit by 11:55PM of posting closing date.