Associate Director of Development - College of Medicine

Associate Director, Development

This Associate Director of Development reports directly to the Director of Development and is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects for UF Health, including alumni, parents, friends, and faculty with a focus on gifts of $100,000 and above. Coordinate strategic research, data collection, planning, and cultivation to assist in identifying and soliciting new $100,000 and greater campaign prospects for the College of Medicine. The Associate Director of Development identifies College of Medicine resident/fellow alumni and former faculty for outreach and visit purposes in support of campaign goals and reunion giving.

More About This Role

Development

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for UF Health, including alumni, grateful patients, parents, friends, and faculty with a focus on gifts of $100,000 and above.
• Identify top resident/fellow alumni and current/former faculty prospects and collaborate with regionally assigned development officers in the College of Medicine. Develop plans to include engagement, solicitation and stewardship.
• Grow and refine an existing portfolio of prospects and donors, strategically advance relationships and bring gifts to closure through face-to-face visits, proposals and solicitations.
• Develop and present concept papers and major gift proposals, and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and appropriate to the mission, vision and values of UF Health and Advancement.
• Develop support for UF Health and our key priorities by effectively involving stakeholders, such as volunteers, physicians, faculty, and staff, in effort to support fundraising and engagement initiatives.
• Increase knowledge of and grow support for COM campaign priorities, including research, education, and faculty endowments, with a department-specific concentration on priorities and initiatives.
• Coordinate solicitations of reunion year alumni to ensure they meet their class gift goals.
• Identify and call upon COM resident/fellow alumni and current and former faculty to encourage giving to departmental initiatives and facilitate attendance departmental engagement events.

Administrative

• Effectively perform prospect tracking, portfolio management, record keeping, file maintenance, and reporting using the Advance database.
• Ensure best practices in office systems, files and record keeping.
• Participate in the planning and execution of Departmental alumni association events, including those focused on cultivating prospects and donors for scholarship and faculty support initiatives.
• Provide research, market, and prospect information for inclusion into the Foundation’s integrated database, and handle confidential prospect information in a sensitive, ethical manner.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support physicians, researchers, administrators and medical staff in identifying and referring prospects, and in presenting needs and possibilities effectively.
• Prepare research and reports for the attention of appropriate College staff, volunteers and stakeholders in support of targeted relationship and partnership building initiatives.
• Initiate, plan and support activities and events involving volunteers, donors and prospects, both on campus and regionally.
• Participate in UF Health alumni and development activities, including but not limited to Departmental alumni gatherings, volunteer meetings, Commencement, Grand Rounds, and donor recognition events.

About College of Medicine Advancement

The College of Medicine Advancement at the University of Florida focuses on fostering strong relationships with alumni and friends to support the College's mission of advancing medical education, research, and patient care. The team engages in fundraising efforts, cultivates donor relationships, and promotes strategic initiatives that enhance the college's programs and resources. By leveraging the generosity of its supporters, the College of Medicine Advancement aims to improve healthcare outcomes and contribute to the betterment of society.

For more information, visit UF College of Medicine Advancement.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (11 paid holidays, in addition to paid family, sick and vacation leave)
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organizational Development, LinkedIn Learning)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

The City of Gainesville

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$65,000 - $75,000

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.

Valid driver's license as this role will involve extensive travel.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two to four years successful prior fund-raising experience in a medical center, college or university setting is strongly preferred. Prior work with volunteers and soliciting gifts in the $100,000+ range would be beneficial.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting, enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university, and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player
• Competency in problem solving.
• Must be an outstanding communicator and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency.
• An appreciation for and support of diversity in the workplace in all its forms; proven success working with stakeholders; project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; organizational skills; and the ability to lead, influence and motivate others are required.
• Working knowledge in these areas: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, internet browsers, preferably Internet Explorer, E-mail. Working knowledge of a donor database, contact management and tracking system.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.

*Business expenses are reimbursed through a standard accounting system. The ability to pay for expenses using your own personal credit card or funds and have them reimbursed is essential.

To be considered, please submit an application with the following documents attached:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

UF Advancement offers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Training to positions where traveling, events, alumni, and/or facilities are an essential function. CPR/AED training for this position will need to be completed within the first year of employment and maintained thereafter.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.