University of North Florida · 15 hours ago
College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction Director of Development
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveUniversity of North Florida is seeking a Director of Development for the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction. The role involves overseeing development and fundraising activities, cultivating relationships with major donors, and collaborating with faculty and staff to attract external support.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Hiring Manager
Emily Gebbia
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
University of North Florida
University of North Florida is a school in Jacksonville.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (21)
2024 (15)
2023 (9)
2022 (12)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Parkinson's FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2023-07-25Grant
2023-02-27Grant
2022-09-22Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
Kimberly Mayer
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
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