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University of Florida

Executive Director of Development, Corporate Engagement

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Executive Director of Development, Corporate Engagement. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing a strategic corporate engagement and fundraising program that aligns philanthropic investments with the university's research priorities. The director cultivates and manages relationships with industry partners to secure major gifts and foster long-term collaborations supporting the Office of Research's mission.

Highlights
  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive corporate fundraising and engagement strategy.
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and industry leaders to secure philanthropic investments.
  • Manage a targeted portfolio of major gift prospects and coordinate solicitation strategies.
  • Work closely with university leadership, research units, and advancement teams to align corporate partnerships with institutional priorities.
  • Develop and present customized major gift proposals to potential donors.
  • Support faculty on multi-disciplinary research partnerships involving industry collaborators.
  • Maintain corporate engagement communications and organize campus visits for corporate representatives.
  • Required qualifications: Master's degree with 8 years' experience or bachelor's degree with 10 years' experience; experience in corporate engagement and major gift fundraising preferred.
  • Technical skills: Proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), internet browsers, email; familiarity with donor databases preferred.
  • Compensation commensurate with education and experience; competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, professional growth opportunities, and tuition assistance.

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