Associate/ Director of Development

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $100K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ July 10th, 2026

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University of Florida is hiring an Associate/Director of Development for the UF Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. The role involves building and managing relationships with major gift prospects, securing philanthropic support for research and strategic initiatives, and collaborating with faculty and staff to advance fundraising priorities.

Highlights

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects focusing on gifts of $50,000 and above.
Manage and grow an existing portfolio of donors and prospects through face-to-face engagement and proposals.
Develop fundraising proposals, donor recognition plans, and campaign strategies aligned with UF Health priorities.
Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and internal stakeholders to support fundraising and engagement initiatives.
Use Ascend database for prospect tracking, portfolio management, and reporting.
Required qualifications include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant development experience and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred experience includes 4-6 years in fundraising in a university or medical center setting, with experience soliciting large gifts.
Technical skills include proficiency in Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, email, and donor/contact management systems.
Annual salary range: Associate Director $70,000-80,000; Director $95,000-100,000, commensurate with experience.
Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.