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University of Florida

Senior Director of Development/Director of Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $120K

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ December 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Senior Director of Development/Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. This role entails managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, designing and executing fundraising and alumni programs, and collaborating with leadership to secure significant gifts aligning with the college's strategic initiatives.

Highlights
  • Lead strategic fundraising and major gift solicitation for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.
  • Develop and execute alumni and development programs for assigned engineering units.
  • Manage relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors of $100,000 and above.
  • Design and implement communication, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors.
  • Master's degree with six years (Senior Director) or three years (Director) experience in development; or bachelor's with corresponding additional years required.
  • Proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and donor/contact management systems.
  • Offer flexible work options in Gainesville or major southeastern U.S. metropolitan areas.
  • Salary: Senior Director starting at $120,000; Director starting at $95,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and public service loan forgiveness eligibility.
  • Preferred candidates have six years of major gift fundraising success with campaign experience and prior university development experience.