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University of Florida

Principal Gifts Officer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 8th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring a Principal Gifts Officer to advance institution-wide fundraising priorities by securing leadership and principal gifts of $1 million and above. The role entails managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors, developing personalized engagement strategies, fostering collaboration across units, and ensuring impactful stewardship of philanthropic investments.

Highlights
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects with a focus on gifts of $1,000,000+.
  • Manage a portfolio of donors with capacities of $5,000,000 or higher through strategic relationship-building and face-to-face visits.
  • Collaborate with advancement colleagues, academic leaders, and administrative teams to align donor interests with university priorities.
  • Design and execute engagement strategies, support campaign initiatives, and advance transformational philanthropic visions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting using the Advance database and other donor management systems.
  • Required qualifications: Master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree with 10 years; strong major gift fundraising background.
  • Preferred skills include campaign experience securing $1M+ gifts, ability to navigate complex institutional environments, and excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, email platforms, and familiarity with donor databases and contact management systems.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
  • Ability and willingness to travel; valid driver’s license with good driving record required.