Director/Senior Director of Advancement
University of FloridaAbout the role
SR DIR, Advancement
Classification Minimum Requirements:Director of Advancement: Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field. One year of supervisory experience.
Senior Director of Advancement: Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and eight years of experience.
Job Description:The Director/Senior Director of Advancement for the Division of Student Life is responsible for implementation of a broad range of fundraising activities, focused primarily on acquiring major gifts. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Vice President (SRAVP) of Development and the Vice President (VP) for Student Life, the incumbent is the primary fundraiser for the Division of Student Life and will develop and execute the fundraising program to fulfill the financial needs as identified by the SRAVP and VP. Additionally, this role will serve as a strategic partner with Student Life departments and Advancement ensuring conformity with the central fundraising efforts and alumni programs and goals, and in promoting a culture of philanthropy by broadening constituents’ understanding of the value of giving.
Work with the Division of Student Life units to identify prospects and cultivate donors in alignment with University protocols; maintain and enhance relationships with past donors and philanthropic partners.
Portfolio Management
- Actively work with the VP of Student Life and Senior Assistant VP of Development to develop, implement and sustain a multi-year fundraising plan; establish the major gift program for the Division of Student Life by effectively building a pipeline of major-giving prospects to ensure philanthropic goals are met..
- Manage a portfolio of 60-80 major gift prospects.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and maintain all major gift prospects for the division, strategically managing relationships through face-to-face visits to bring gift solicitations to closure, focusing on gifts of $100,000 or more and oversee the division’s participation in the University’s annual giving activities.
- Build and manage stewardship relationships, utilizing a strategic moves management approach to include identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects.
- Responsible for articulating and communicating priorities within the context of the overall Division of Student Life mission, goals and objectives.
- Strengthen alumni and donors’ awareness of, and interest in, giving opportunities within Student Life and collaborate with academic unit-based development officers across campus as appropriate.
Strategic Initiatives
- Oversee plans for campaign readiness to ensure all campaign goals are achieved, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the Division of Student Life.
- Work with and advise the Vice President of Student Life and senior leadership in the analysis, formation and implementation of fundraising and alumni activities plans and policies.
- Advise the Vice President of Student Life on strategic and annual fundraising and alumni affairs goals and prioritization of these efforts.
- Initiate, plan and support activities and events involving prospects, donors, volunteers and staff.
- Participate in University events and serve on committees as needed. Foster productive and collaborative professional relationships with Advancement colleagues and throughout the University, demonstrating a commitment to the One UF philosophy.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Life, and the VP of Enrollment Management to ensure fundraising and stewardship goals and objectives for the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS) are achieved.
- Coordinate efforts between the Division of Student Life Advancement office and MFOS Director to program the biannual MFOS Leadership Council meetings. Ensure that Council leadership and members are appropriately engaged, stewarded and developed as prospects for the program.
- Work in partnership with the Division of Student Life’s Marketing and Communications team to implement a comprehensive communications plan as well as create print and digital collateral to be used for fundraising efforts. With the alumni association taking the lead, support their efforts in student philanthropy initiatives, affiliate groups (Cicerones, ABA, AHA, etc) and annual giving efforts.
- Maintain strong partnership and collaborate with the Parent & Family Giving Program within UF Advancement to expose parents and family
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