Director of Development - Campaign

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ May 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Director of Development - Campaign to lead major gift fundraising efforts and manage donor relationships supporting university priorities. The role involves developing strategic fundraising plans, engaging donors through personalized communication, and collaborating with university stakeholders to advance philanthropic initiatives.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of major gift donors capable of gifts of $100,000+ through strategic relationship development.
Develop, implement, and execute individualized donor strategies aligned with university priorities.
Lead donor solicitations and philanthropic conversations resulting in significant charitable investments.
Cultivate and steward donors through recognition, communication, and engagement activities.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and program leaders to identify funding needs and craft philanthropic opportunities.
Prepare persuasive written materials such as gift proposals, concept papers, and donor correspondence.
Use donor databases and contact management systems for pipeline management and strategic decision-making.
Required qualifications include a master's degree with three years or a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant development experience and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred qualifications include proven major gift fundraising success, experience in higher education fundraising, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms, and willingness to travel frequently.
Support comes from UF Advancement in a mission-driven, metrics-based advancement environment focusing on transformational philanthropy.