Senior Director, Dev Administration

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$130,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Dev Administration leads development and fundraising activities for HWCOE, focusing primarily on individual prospects and working with leadership, corporate, and foundation prospects whose gifts are assessed at $500,000 and above. The role builds and manages a portfolio of prospects, develops relationships through face-to-face visits, and brings major gift solicitations to closure. It develops and presents proposals, recognizes gifts in ways appropriate to donors and the unit’s mission, and strengthens alumni and donor awareness of giving opportunities in collaboration with academic development officers across campus. The position leads strategic fundraising initiatives, engages volunteers and other stakeholders, supports communications about the unit’s mission and funding priorities, and plans events and volunteer activities. It manages budgets, staff, fundraising systems, records, prospect management, research, analysis, and CRM tools. The Senior Director builds and leads a team of development professionals, recruits talent, provides fundraising counsel, sets goals and metrics, and participates in senior development meetings. In partnership with the Executive Director of Advancement, the role helps form and implement College fundraising plans and policies, works with the Dean’s Advisory Board to identify prospects and priorities, administers development programs, and supports short- and long-term development and alumni strategies. The position also designs solicitation strategies, supports communications planning, and ensures effective use of the Advance database and related development processes. Related duties may be assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Good driving record.
Ability to pay business expenses using personal credit card or funds and obtain reimbursement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and ability to engage collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player.
Competency in problem solving.
Strong project management and organizational abilities, stakeholder collaboration experience, and experience working in a data-driven environment.
Ability to lead, influence, and inspire others.
Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, and email platforms.

Nice To Haves

Five to eight years of major gift fundraising experience, with documented success cultivating and soliciting gifts of $500,000 and above from individual and corporate prospects, including campaign experience.
Prior experience in a college or university setting and enthusiasm for fundraising at a comprehensive research university.
Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
Experience developing solicitation strategies.
Ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, and motivate volunteers.
Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems.
Support for the University’s commitment to a respectful and collaborative work environment grounded in integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

Implement fundraising initiatives and identify and cultivate prospects, with a focus on individual prospects and gifts assessed at $500,000 and above.
Build and strategically manage a fundraising portfolio through face-to-face visits and bring major gift solicitations to closure.
Develop and present major gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways meaningful to donors and appropriate to the unit’s mission, vision, and values.
Communicate and prioritize fundraising work in the context of Advancement’s overall mission, goals, and objectives.
Strengthen alumni and donor awareness of giving opportunities and collaborate with academic unit-based development officers across campus.
Develop stakeholder support by involving volunteers, faculty, staff, and advisory board members in fundraising efforts.
Assist in developing and implementing communications plans about the unit’s mission, vision, values, funding priorities, and gift opportunities.
Initiate, plan, and support activities and events involving volunteers and prospects.
Create structured processes to identify, recruit, evaluate, recognize, and replace volunteers.
Participate in recruiting experienced leadership for boards and committees to help ensure these groups represent and respond to the communities served.
Plan and monitor budgets and use resources effectively for fundraising and planning activities.
Manage staff using talent-management practices aligned with UF Advancement’s mission and vision; maintain effective office systems, files, and records, and ensure effective use of contact reports, prospect management, research, analysis, and CRM resources.
Build, manage, and lead a team of development professionals; recruit talent, provide fundraising counsel, establish goals and metrics aligned with unit objectives, and support strategic planning and accountability.
Attend senior development meetings.
Partner with the Executive Director of Advancement to help form and implement College fundraising plans and policies and interpret policy for faculty and staff as needed.
Work with the Executive Director of Advancement and Dean’s Advisory Board members to identify prospects and establish fundraising priorities for HWCOE.
Assist with administration of HWCOE development programs and promote donor priorities in relation to overall priorities.
Assist with planning and implementing short- and long-term development and alumni programs and strategies.
Assist in designing case-by-case solicitation strategies in consideration of development and college office needs and procedures.
Ensure effective use of the Advance database and development-related contact reports, prospect management, research, analysis, office systems, and records.
Perform related duties as required or appropriate to the position.