Director​/Senior Director of Regional Development, South Florida

Director/Senior Director of Regional Development, South Florida

Job No:> 538175 | Work Type:
Full Time |

Location:

Alternate Work Locations:
Off-Campus Work Location | Categories:
Advancement, Executive/Director/Management | Department:  - AD-VP ADVANCEMENT

Title: SR DIR, Development

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Director:
  Master’s degree in a relevant field and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience.
• Director:
  Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience.

Could your South Florida connections help impact the future of higher education that lasts for generations? The University of Florida is seeking a purposeful and partnership-minded Director/Senior Director of Development for Regional Development to lead major and principal gift efforts in South Florida. This role is all about building transformative connections – cultivating donors with the capacity for gifts of $100,000 and above and aligning their passions with UF’s bold vision for teaching, research, and innovation.

This role is based in South Florida, and the ideal candidate has established connections and a deep understanding of the region. Reporting to the Interim Senior Assistant Vice President of Development, you will work closely with university leaders, faculty, and volunteers to design tailored engagement strategies that turn vision into impact.

• Portfolio Management: Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal prospects. Focus on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects rated at a capacity of $100,000 or above with particular focus on $1M+ commitments. Assess and refine the portfolio by identifying new high-net-worth individuals and families with the capacity and affinity to support institutional priorities. Create and execute tailored, multi‑year engagement and solicitation strategies for each assigned prospect, leveraging a moves management framework rooted in the donor’s philanthropic interests and aligned with university strategic priorities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Partner with university leaders and academic units to design and execute complex, multi‑step donor strategies that lead to significant philanthropic investments. Build and manage relationships, utilizing a strategic moves management approach to yield maximum philanthropic support in a timely fashion. Work cross‑functionally with faculty, academic administrators, and development colleagues to align donor interests with institutional priorities, including those outlined in UF’s strategic plan and campaign goals.
  
  Develop and present concept papers and gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors. Contribute to the success of UF’s current and future comprehensive campaigns by advancing principal gift‑level solicitations and supporting campaign leadership.
• Donor Engagement: Organize and facilitate high‑level engagement experiences, including campus visits, and personalized briefings and engagement opportunities to deepen prospect relationships. Ensure exceptional donor stewardship through customized reporting, naming opportunities, and long‑term relationship management.

• Affordable State Health Plans (National Coverage):
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive Coverage:
  Life and disability insurance
• Secure Retirement Options:
  Generous plans to safeguard your future
• Inclusive Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, family, sick, and vacation leave
• Professional and Personal Growth:
  Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development, leadership development, Linked In Learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance: UF Employee Education Program
• PSLF Eligibility:
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Required:

• Senior Director:
  Master’s degree in a relevant area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience.
• Director:
  Master’s degree in a relevant area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in development or a…