Director of Development, College of Veterinary Medicine

About the role

Portfolio Management
Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and principal gift prospects as well as grateful client donors.
Focuses on individual prospects rated at a capacity of $100,000 or above.
Develops and implements tailored fundraising strategies for grateful client donors, aligning philanthropic interests with the College's priorities in research, education, patient care, and capital initiatives.
Collaborates with the Office of Estate & Gift Planning team to develop and implement a gifting strategy for qualified donor portfolios at the planned giving level.

Responsibilities

• Build a portfolio of fundraising prospects at the major gift levels ($100,000+) and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits to bring gift solicitations to closure.
• Assess and refine the portfolio by identifying new high-net-worth individuals and families with the capacity and affinity to support college priorities.
• Develop and present concept papers and gift proposals to donors.
• Organize and facilitate high-level engagement experiences, including campus visits, personalized briefings and engagement opportunities to deepen prospect relationships.
• Attend and support activities and events involving volunteers and prospects. This may include pre-and post-event publicity, as well as event set-up, break-down, and serving as a host.
• Deliver thoughtful, personalized donor stewardship by recognizing gifts in meaningful ways aligned with the mission and values of CVM and UF Advancement, while providing customized reporting, facilitating naming opportunities, managing long-term relationships, and ensuring donors are appropriately engaged and recognized through events and communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field.
• The ideal candidate will possess: at least 4-6 years of major gift fundraising experience with documented success in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $100,000 and above from individual 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.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Competency in problem solving.
• 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.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.

Preferred

• Experience in a college or university setting.
• Enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university.
• The desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Competency in problem solving.
• 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.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.

Benefits

• We Offer Affordable State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Coverage: Life and Disability Insurance
• Secure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your future
• Paid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays, as well as 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

Pay

$85,000-95,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Exceptional Benefits We Offer Affordable State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceComprehensive Coverage: Life and Disability InsuranceSecure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your futurePaid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays, as well as family, sick, and vacation leaveProfessional and Personal Growth: Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development, leadership development, LinkedIn learning, and moreTuition Assistance: Benefit from the UF Employee Education ProgramPSLF Eligibility: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

• Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Access
• Internet browsers and email platforms
• Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems

Benefits

• Exceptional Benefits We Offer Affordable State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceComprehensive Coverage: Life and Disability InsuranceSecure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your futurePaid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays, as well as family, sick, and vacation leaveProfessional and Personal Growth: Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development, leadership development, LinkedIn learning, and moreTuition Assistance: Benefit from the UF Employee Education ProgramPSLF Eligibility: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer