Director Development

Overview

As a perennial leader in health care in Florida, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again recognized by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for excellence in adult patient care, with seven medical specialties ranked among the nation’s elite. Combined with the five pediatric specialties ranked in the nation’s top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, UF Health Shands has 12 specialties recognized.

Responsibilities

UF Health is currently seeking a Director, Development to work collaboratively and strategically with the Executive Director of Development in building and maintaining a comprehensive major gifts program for UF Health, College of Medicine and other initiatives as assigned. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects for UF Health, including alumni, friends, and faculty, with an emphasis on individuals capable of making $100,000+ or greater commitments. The Director is also responsible for implementation of a broad range of support programs for the UF Health with focus on grateful patient and alumni giving specific to a few medicine departments. Hybrid options and various Florida locations considered.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience in Development or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of experience in Development or a related field.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Three to five years of major gift fundraising experience, with documented success cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $100,000 or more from individual and corporate prospects.
• Campaign experience.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting.
• Enthusiasm for fundraising within a comprehensive research university.
• A desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and CASE standards.
• The ability to work strategically and develop and implement constituency programs and activities.
• The ability to motivate volunteers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collegially and interact effectively with a diverse constituency.
• Competency in problem-solving.
• An appreciation for and support of diversity in the workplace in all its forms.
• Proven success working with stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working in a data-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills essential for success in this position.

Computer and Technology Skills

Working knowledge of the following:

• Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Internet browsers, preferably Internet Explorer
• Email
• Donor database systems
• Contact management and tracking systems

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver.”

Licensure, Certification, and Registration

• None required.