Senior Director Principal Gifts and Campaign Manager

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Principal Gifts and Campaign Manager, under the direction of the Assistant Vice President and the Vice President, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards principal gift prospects consisting of individuals, corporations, foundations, and estates.

Requirements

Cover Letter
Resume
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check.
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX.
Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Responsibilities

Secure transformational philanthropic commitments of seven and eight-figure gifts in support of the University’s strategic priorities
Manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity prospects, with a focus on individuals, corporations, and foundations capable of making gifts of seven and eight-figure
Design and implement coordinated processes to align principal gift engagement efforts across university units
Develop significant and transformational funding opportunities that strategically support the mission of UNF and align to donor interests
Serve as Campaign Manager for the University’s upcoming multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign by planning and executing campaign related initiatives
Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment, recognition, and replacement of campaign volunteers
Monitor campaign progress and provide regular updates to university leadership and stakeholders
Develop an annual operating plan and solicitation plan
Conduct 3 - 5 meetings per week with donors and prospective donors
Maintain accurate and timely reporting of donor activities in the database
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President and the Vice President as they relate to overall fundraising goals
May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees.
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.