Description
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Director of Development is responsible for all development and fundraising activities in the College.
Job Function
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
-Identify, cultivate, solicit and provide stewardship of major donors for College initiatives at the level of 100,000 or more.
-Work and maintain a portfolio of 80 or more prospects/donors.
-Provide staff support to the Colleges Advisory Councils
-Work with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College to identify areas for which external support for the College and its programs is appropriate and necessary.
-Work with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College in developing strategies and materials for attracting external support for the College at all monetary levels.
-Nurture long-term relationships on behalf of the College with contributors including individuals, corporations and foundations for fundraising purposes.
-Work with the Dean, AVP for Development and the Director of Planned Giving to seek, on behalf of the College, bequests, trusts and other forms of estate gifts.
-Work with the Annual Giving department to coordinate College participation in direct mail, and faculty and staff fund drives.
-Attend Development and Alumni Engagement team meetings.
-Prepare an annual calendar of College public events to serve as both public relations and fundraising tools for the College advancement program.
-Develop an annual report of college development activities and accomplishments.
-Assist College Alumni Constituent chapters to ensure that they build firm foundations for future relationships through reports from graduates and former students of the College.
-Other duties as assigned by the Dean, or AVP for Development in consultation with the Dean, as they relate to a comprehensive, university-wide campaign.
Marginal Functions
May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees.
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
Required documents to be uploaded:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Emily Gebbia at (904) 620-2177, or e.gebbia@unf.edu
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
