Employment Opportunities

What if your next fundraising career move was not just a job—but a chance to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come? The University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction & Planning is seeking a bold and relationship-driven Associate Director of Development to lead mid-level fundraising and alumni engagement with purpose and creativity. In this outward-facing role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of donors and prospects (gifts up to $50K), cultivate corporate and foundation partnerships, and design alumni experiences that spark pride, deepen loyalty, and drive philanthropic support. You will serve as a key ambassador for the college—building powerful connections and advancing a vision that shapes the future of design, construction, and planning at UF. You will thrive in an extremely team-oriented and collaborative environment, working alongside colleagues who value shared success and innovative thinking. If you are energized to turn vision into impact and relationships into results, we invite you to apply.
 
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of relevant experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• One to three years of fundraising, development, sales or related experience.
• Prior experience in a university or nonprofit environment, 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.
• Demonstrated successful experience in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience organizing, planning, and executing events
• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and 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. 

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The Philanthropy Specialist for Annual Giving will be at the forefront of building meaningful connections that fuel innovation, education, and progress. Serving as a Donor Experience Officer (DXO) this role will help drive fundraising success by building meaningful relationships with prospective donors, managing a robust portfolio and leveraging innovative technology to create personalized, high-impact interactions. Collaborating with talented development teams across UF, the DXO will play a key part in generating warm leads for major gift officers and advancing UF’s mission. If you’re driven by impact and excited to turn relationships into transformational opportunities, join us and be part of something extraordinary.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public relations, business, or a related field.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in donor relations, fundraising, development, call center sales or customer experience.
• Strong understanding of annual giving in philanthropy.
• Proven skills in project management, time management, and organization.
• Ability to integrate both quantitative and qualitative data into decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as strong leadership, motivational, and influencing abilities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach.
• 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.
• 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, CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce), and tracking systems is also highly preferred.
• The ability and willingness to travel. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential.

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As the state’s only college of veterinary medicine, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UF CVM) serves the needs of society by training the next generation of veterinarians, by treating thousands of animal patients and by looking for the cause and cure of diseases that impact both animal and human health. The incumbent will work within the UF College of Veterinary Medicine's Office of Advancement. This office is responsible for major gift fund raising. These gifts support the college in all of its efforts to improve the health and welfare of our animal friends as well as human health. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. The Administrative Assistant serves as the assistant to the Office of Advancement team members. In addition, the incumbent will be required to use a database that is maintained at the UF Foundation. The team members travel extensively; therefore, the incumbent in this position assumes a great deal of responsibility. This position requires a highly responsible and self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and work independently in varied situations. The incumbent must work in a positive manner with a wide spectrum of personalities and have a very strong work ethic.
 
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of college, campus and foundation regulations.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. 
• Ability to compose correspondence, analyze and summarize data, and write reports.
• The ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a team player.
• Competency in problem solving. 
• Ability to interact in a positive manner.
• Ability to manage resources, to anticipate and plan for programmatic needs, and to solve problems.
• 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.
• A commitment to and support for workplace in all its forms; 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. 

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The Development Coordinator serves as a key member of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) Advancement team. This position coordinates and executes annual giving programmatic and annual fund outreach activities and provides program support to the Director of Constituent Relations & Alumni Affairs.  The incumbent must have the ability to coordinate multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
 
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• The ability to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse constituencies, meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to provide high level of customer service with acute attention to detail.
• 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.
• A commitment to and support for workplace inclusion in all its forms; demonstrated success collaborating with stakeholders; strong project management skills; excellent organizational abilities; and the capacity to lead, influence, and inspire others are essential.
• Proficient in the following areas: Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, as well as internet browsers and email platforms.
• The ability and willingness to travel.  A valid driver license and good driving record are essential.* 

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