Senior Director of Development, Regional- California

🇺🇸 Hybrid - CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ April 10th, 2026

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The University of Florida is hiring a Senior Director of Development, Regional Development, California. This role involves cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors in California, focusing on securing major and principal gifts of $100,000 and above, while partnering with university leadership and development teams to align donor interests with UF's strategic initiatives.

Highlights

Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, focusing on $100,000+ commitments and particularly $1M+ gifts.
Develop and implement tailored, multi-year donor engagement and solicitation strategies based on donor interests and university priorities.
Collaborate with university leaders, academic units, faculty, and volunteers to drive philanthropic investments aligned with UF's strategic plan.
Organize high-level donor engagement experiences and ensure personalized stewardship to strengthen relationships.
Master’s degree with six years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with eight years; preferred eight years of major gift fundraising experience and campaign involvement.
Experience in higher education fundraising and knowledge of fundraising principles, solicitation strategies, and volunteer motivation.
Proficiency with Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, email, and ideally donor/contact management systems.
Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within California; valid driver's license required.
Compensation commensurate with location, education, and experience; competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.