Jan 14th, 2025
University of North Florida
Assistant Director of Development, Brooks College of Health
( Florida | On-site )
About the Organization
UNF is a destination for visionary minds — fostering innovation and progress through purpose-driven research, community support and a collaborative spirit that fuels prosperity. Located in one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, UNF students work with industry leaders to find solutions that improve lives and change the world. UNF is the space between bright skies and brighter futures; a place to set a new course as we soar onward and upward toward our True North.
Job Description
Position salary range: $55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Assistant Director of Development for Brooks College of Health, under the direction of a Director or above, identifies, cultivates and solicits prospects for major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, or estates.
Job Function
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Solicit charitable gifts to support the mission and vision of the University of North Florida
- Conduct 3 - 5 meetings per week with donors and prospective donors
- Discover, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors for major gifts and planned gifts
- Support the Director or Senior Director of Development for the unit in building and implementing an annual fundraising operating plan.
- Develop and implement an annual solicitation plan of anticipated asks for charitable support.
- Maintain a portfolio of approximately 120 prospect and donors, raining mid-level gifts ($5,000-$100,000) and major gifts ($100,000)
- Plan and staff the unit’s major giving and annual giving programs, including Faculty and Staff Drive, with attention to annual goals and expected outcomes, including annual increases in giving programs, acquiring new donors and renewing and upgrading current donors
- Work with the Director, Dean and Prospect Research to identify and qualify new prospects for the unit and University
- Work with the Director and Prospect Research to cultivate and solicit private foundations or corporations for significant gifts to support college initiatives
- Support the Director and Dean in duties associated with managing advisory councils of the unit
- Develop funding opportunities that strategically support the mission of UNF and align to donor interests
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting of donor activities in the database
- Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment, evaluation, recognition, and replacement of volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness related to the unit
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director or Senior Director in consultation with the Dean and the Assistant Vice President for Development as they relate to overall fundraising goals
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.