University of South Florida · 3 weeks ago
Director of Development, USF Health
The University of South Florida is seeking a Director of Development for USF Health, responsible for developing and implementing strategies for major gift fundraising. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance philanthropic investments in the Morsani College of Medicine and supporting the overall mission of USF Health.
Responsibilities
Develops fundraising strategies for the unit, including 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
Cultivates major gift proposals and coordinates this function by assembling a prospect team, and coordinating activities with Dean, VP or Director, the USF Foundation and the USF major gifts administrator. Develops major gift proposals
Performs donor relations activities such as communication with donors by phone and personal contact about coming events, and potential sponsorships
Oversees the design of a fundraising campaign as part of university capital campaign or as its own campaign. Also raises money for endowments, scholarships, and other purposes
Oversees the public relations programs for donors, potential donors, and volunteers and works collaboratively with public relations staff on the implementation of these programs through special events, publications and newsletters, and other communications as appropriate
Oversees the organization of volunteer groups and services as appropriate
Develops tools to analyze, assess, measure, survey and enhance best practices for donor communications and external outreach to advance image of the unit
Serve as a member of the USF Advancement team bringing creativity and innovation to the team's fundraising initiatives. Develop strong relationships with leadership, staff and departments to leverage the tools and resources available to ensure prospects and donors have a meaningful experience with USF. Possess a strong commitment to teamwork and political acumen/social awareness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5 years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
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