Associate Director of Annual Giving, Outreach Programs

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ February 26th, 2026

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The University of Florida is hiring an Associate Director of Annual Giving, Outreach Programs. This role leads and innovates donor engagement strategies combining human interaction with AI and data-driven insights to enhance philanthropic revenue and develop the major gift pipeline. The Associate Director manages outreach teams, executes multi-channel campaigns, and integrates emerging fundraising technologies to optimize donor participation and pipeline progression.

Highlights

Design and oversee individualized, omni-channel donor engagement strategies enhanced by AI-powered tools.
Lead and manage Donor Experience Officers and student ambassadors within the RepDials call center program.
Develop frameworks and business rules to qualify and move donors through the philanthropic pipeline towards major gift officer handoff.
Utilize analytics to monitor KPIs like engagement quality, lead conversion, and revenue impact to refine strategies.
Partner with university departments including Prospect Strategy & Research, Family and Campus Development, and Major Gifts teams for seamless donor transitions.
Manage annual giving direct marketing campaigns for 3-5 unit partners, involving segmentation, creative coordination, budgeting, and performance reporting.
Required qualifications include a master’s degree with one year or a bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in annual giving or related fields.
Preferred skills include experience with fundraising, digital marketing, project management, collaboration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management systems.
Offers compensation up to $75,000, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition assistance.
Supports responsible and ethical implementation of autonomous fundraising technologies to enhance donor experience and institutional goals.