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.