Director of Development, USF Health

Director of Development USF Health

Location:

4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, US. Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Posted: 12/12/2025. Apply by: 01/11/2026. Degree:
Bachelor's. Job . Category:
Univ Advancement.

USF Health Development and Alumni Relations provides fundraising support for the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health as well as other USF Health entities. The primary responsibilities of a Director of Development USF Health are to develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating, and successfully soliciting individuals, corporations and foundations and grateful patients for major gifts to support the Morsani College of Medicine.

• Develop fundraising strategies including annual giving, major and principal gifts, prospect identification and management, proposal writing, special and comprehensive campaigns, stewardship, gift accounting and reporting, events, volunteer management, case presentation, donor communications, newsletters, and other related programs.
• Develop and execute major gift proposals, assembling prospect teams and coordinating with Dean, VP or Director, USF Foundation and major gifts administrator.
• Perform donor relations activities such as phone and personal contact with donors regarding events and sponsor ships.
• Oversee the design of fundraising campaigns for the university capital campaign or its own campaign; raise money for endowments, scholarships, and other purposes.
• Oversee public relations programs for donors, potential donors, and volunteers, collaborating with PR staff on events, publications, newsletters, and communications.
• Oversee organization of volunteer groups and services.
• Develop tools to analyze, assess, measure, survey, and enhance best practices for donor communications and external outreach to advance the image of the unit.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience.

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students worldwide. It offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition programs, generous leave, and numerous employee perks. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and has achieved top rankings in various national lists.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants have rights under federal employment laws and may request reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Non-discrimination statement. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.