Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ February 6th, 2026

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University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Director of Development, Leadership Annual Giving. This role involves managing a portfolio of donors giving $1,000 to $10,000 through personalized outreach methods, qualifying and soliciting leadership annual giving prospects, and collaborating on special fundraising projects related to parent philanthropy and student life. The position also supports the Office of Estate & Gift Planning with lead generation and prospect discovery.

Highlights

Manage and solicit a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects ($1,000-$10,000).
Engage prospects using face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and written communication.
Support special initiatives such as parent philanthropy and student life fundraising projects.
Collaborate with Office of Estate & Gift Planning on lead generation and prospect qualification.
Travel frequently within assigned regions to conduct solicitation and qualification visits.
Maintain prospect tracking, reporting, and donor stewardship documentation aligned with University metrics.
Required qualifications: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
Preferred skills include experience in fundraising, strong communication, project management, proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and familiarity with donor databases.
Compensation commensurate with education and experience; includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Evening/weekend work, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are required.