Director of Development - Alumni Affairs - College of Medicine

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Development identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gift prospects for UF Health, with a primary emphasis on grateful patient fundraising and gifts of $100,000 and above. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the role coordinates strategic research, data collection, and planning to identify and advance major gift prospects in support of the College of Medicine and UF Health. The Director works closely with clinical partners, including physicians and medical staff, to identify and engage grateful patient prospects and align fundraising with clinical priorities. Outreach may also include alumni, parents, friends, and faculty in support of College of Medicine initiatives.

The position grows and manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, advances relationships, and brings gifts to closure through visits, proposals, and solicitations. It develops major gift proposals, supports College and UF Health campaign priorities, and engages stakeholders and volunteers in fundraising and relationship-building initiatives. The Director also conducts prospect research and reporting, supports events, manages prospect records and portfolio information in the Ascend database, and handles confidential prospect information sensitively and ethically. Travel within the surrounding area is required for program activities and site visits; dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.

The position offers an annual salary of $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement options; paid time off, including paid holidays and family, sick, and vacation leave; professional development opportunities; tuition assistance; and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and dependable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to pay business expenses with personal funds or a credit card and have them reimbursed.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, internet browsers, and email platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Four to six years of successful fundraising experience in a medical center, college, or university setting.
• Experience working with volunteers and soliciting gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience working with or supporting clinical partners such as physicians, care teams, or medical staff, or transferable skills indicating readiness to collaborate in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a college or university setting and enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• Ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, and motivate volunteers.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders and supporting a respectful, collaborative work environment grounded in integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect.
• Strong project management, organizational, and data-driven work skills, and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others.
• Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for the College of Medicine and UF Health, especially grateful patient prospects and gifts of $100,000 and above.
• Grow and refine a portfolio of prospects and donors, advance relationships, and close gifts through face-to-face visits, proposals, and solicitations.
• Develop and present concept papers and major gift proposals, and acknowledge and recognize gifts appropriately.
• Engage clinical partners, volunteers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to advance grateful patient fundraising and related initiatives.
• Increase knowledge and support of College of Medicine campaign priorities, including scholarships, faculty endowments, and department-specific initiatives.
• Support physicians, researchers, administrators, and medical staff in identifying and referring prospects and presenting fundraising needs and opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinical partners and other development officers to develop strategies that increase grateful patient and house staff engagement and solicitation opportunities.
• Prepare research and reports for College staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to support relationship- and partnership-building initiatives.
• Initiate, plan, and support activities and events involving volunteers, donors, grateful patients, and prospects on campus and regionally.
• Manage prospect tracking, portfolios, records, files, and reporting using the Ascend database; maintain effective office systems and record-keeping practices.
• Participate in College of Medicine events focused on cultivating prospects and donors for scholarship, faculty support, and research initiatives.
• Provide research, market, and prospect information for the Foundation’s integrated database and handle confidential prospect information sensitively and ethically.
• Travel within the surrounding area for program activities and site visits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement options
• Paid time off, including more than 10 paid holidays and paid family, sick, and vacation leave
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including UF training programs, leadership development, and LinkedIn Learning
• Tuition assistance through the UF Employee Education Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director