Employment Opportunities

Step into a key fundraising role where you will help shape the future of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by building strong donor relationships and connecting generous supporters with opportunities that spark inspiration and create meaningful, lasting impact. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development Administration - and partnering closely with the Dean, faculty, and fellow development officers - you will get to connect donors’ passions with meaningful opportunities, travel to engage supporters, and help shape a thriving philanthropic program. With a focus on strategic outreach, relationship-building, and thoughtful stewardship, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while growing a high-performing major gift portfolio in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. If you are excited by meaningful work, authentic relationships, and the opportunity to contribute to the college’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

• One to three years of fundraising, development, sales, or related experience.
• Prior experience in a university or nonprofit environment. 
• General knowledge and understanding of business/economic environment.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Demonstrated successful experience in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player.
• Competency in problem-solving. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are essential.

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Do you believe in the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and transform lives? Are you excited by the idea of fueling that impact through meaningful philanthropy? The College of the Arts is seeking an enthusiastic, relationship-driven Assistant Director of Development to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role manages a mid-level fundraising portfolio and partners with alumni and donors who are passionate about preparing the next generation of artists, thinkers, and cultural leaders. The Assistant Director engages donors with giving potential up to $50,000 through thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, while helping shape alumni engagement, annual giving, and special fundraising events. Collaboration is key—you will work closely with the UF Alumni Association, UF Annual Giving, and creative partners across campus to secure event sponsorships and support advisory boards. This is an ideal opportunity for a fundraiser who is energized by storytelling, motivated by mission, and excited to champion a brighter future fueled by the arts.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

 

• Three to five years fundraising experience with proven success soliciting gifts of $5,000-$50,000 strongly preferred.
• Experience in development, alumni affairs, education, public relations, external affairs and/or higher education.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting, enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university and the desire to work collegially within a goal-oriented fundraising organization.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards.
• Expertise in developing solicitation strategies.
• Experience in development and alumni relations and/or external affairs.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers, developing volunteer leadership, and proven success working with stakeholders.
• The ability to work strategically, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively to meet team needs.
• Competency in problem solving.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.*
• Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, respect, open intellectual discourse, and the welcome incorporation and well-being of all in an environment of complex differences.

*Business expenses are reimbursed through a standard accounting system.  The ability to pay for expenses using your own personal credit card or funds and have them reimbursed is essential. 

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The University of Florida is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of Development, Corporate Engagement within the Office of the Vice President for Research. This senior team role will drive transformative partnerships, aligning corporate philanthropy with groundbreaking research initiatives and institutional priorities. Reporting jointly to the Vice President for Research and the Interim Senior Assistant Vice President for Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, the Executive Director will plan a comprehensive engagement strategy that fosters innovation, secures major philanthropic investments, and strengthens UF’s position as a global leader in research and discovery. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a robust corporate engagement and fundraising program for various programs within the Office of the Vice President for Research by cultivating high-impact relationships with industry leaders and corporate partners, providing strategic direction for fundraising initiatives, and fostering long-term partnerships that advance the unit’s mission and research enterprise.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree and eight years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience.

 
Preferred qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in corporate engagement within an organization, start-up or higher education institution,  strategic partnership development, and fundraising, with a proven track record of cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $100,000+ from individuals and corporate prospects.
• Prior experience in a college or university setting, with enthusiasm for fundraising in a comprehensive research university and a collaborative, goal-oriented environment.
• Deep knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards, including expertise in solicitation strategy development.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior executives, donors, and internal stakeholders; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex research initiatives into compelling partnership opportunities.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills; a team player with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and project management in a data-driven environment.
• Proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, internet browsers, and email platforms; familiarity with donor databases and contact management systems highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential. *       

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The Associate Director of Annual Giving, Outreach Programs is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving the university’s approach to scaled individualized donor engagement and lead generation. This role builds sustainable philanthropic revenue and strengthens the major gift pipeline by blending human-centered outreach, data-driven strategy and emerging technologies.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Lead Generation & Annual Giving Programs, the Associate Director oversees programs and teams that deliver philanthropic engagement at scale, including Donor Experience Officers (Philanthropy Specialists) and student ambassadors within RepDials. The role leads strategy for qualifying philanthropic leads, executing cadence-based multi-channel engagement, and deploying innovative tools—including AI-enabled solutions—to increase donor participation, accelerate prospect movement, and support annual giving’s role in long-term pipeline development.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience in annual giving or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience annual giving or related field.
 
Preferred qualifications:

• At least three years of annual giving, membership, direct marketing, or digital advertising experience. 
• Prior experience in development or related fields.
• Prior experience developing and implementing special campaigns including social media and email marketing.
• Knowledge of annual giving within philanthropy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Proven project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Competency in problem solving. 
• Outstanding customer service skills; ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with both external and internal constituents.
• Ability to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative information and metrics into decision making. 
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Technology savvy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.* 
  *Business expenses are reimbursed through a standard accounting system.  The ability to pay for expenses using your own personal credit card or funds and have them reimbursed is essential. 

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Join UF Advancement as WUFT–FM & WUFT-TV Membership Coordinator – Shape the Future of Campus Media As the Membership Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our radio and television family. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and the WUFT Membership Director, you’ll build lasting relationships with listeners, donors, and partners across Gainesville and beyond. Your work will keep the signal strong, the community engaged, and the campus budget healthy.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Prior non-profit fundraising and member development experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic about mission of public media. 
• Must have computing skills and willingness and ability to learn new software as necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and priorities effectively and professionally.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with members, volunteers and staff, both internally and externally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to engage effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals are essential.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; experience in a data-driven environment; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms. Familiarity with donor databases, contact management systems, and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• Knowledge of software specifically designed for public media, including Allegiance, Mvault, Forest Direct, Viability and others.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential. * 

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The CRM Solutions Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development Information Systems, this position leads the design, implementation, and long term strategy of a scalable CRM architecture that supports essential business processes, preserves data integrity, and grows with organizational needs. This role works closely with cross departmental stakeholders to ensure CRM capabilities align with strategic priorities and oversees integrations with other enterprise systems to deliver a seamless, efficient, and high performing technology environment.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CRM architecture, design, and implementation.
• Expertise in major CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot).
• Hands-on development experience with Apex, triggers, asynchronous processing, and Lightning (LWC or Aura), with a strong understanding of governor limits and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, and middleware solutions.
• Proficiency in data modeling, database management, and ETL processes.
• Certifications in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect).
• Experience with cloud-based CRM solutions and SaaS architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in business process optimization and change management.
• Experience with advanced analytics and AI-driven CRM features.
• Strong logical thinking and analytical skills; accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and effective time management and organizational skills.
• Support the University’s commitment to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect in all interactions; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as internet browsers and email platforms.

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