Philanthropy Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $55K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ November 21st, 2025

CRM Raiser’s Edge Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Philanthropy Specialist for Annual Giving to serve as a Donor Experience Officer. This role involves building and managing relationships with prospective donors, leveraging technology to generate leads, collaborating with development teams, and supporting fundraising efforts that advance the University's mission.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of approximately 1,000 donors and prospects, executing lead generation and pipeline development strategies.
Use software tools including EverTrue, social media platforms, video conferencing, and CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce.
Engage in frequent outbound communications, averaging 50 daily touchpoints, to maintain donor relationships and solicit contributions.
Collaborate across University of Florida colleges, units, and departments to coordinate donor engagement and outreach.
Maintain accurate donor records and pipeline tracking to ensure timely follow-ups and reporting.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, one year of experience or equivalent, and a valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years in donor relations or fundraising, strong project management skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Offers benefits such as state health plans, retirement options, paid time off, tuition assistance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
The role requires occasional travel and strong interpersonal and communication abilities to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.