Associate Director of Development
Company: University Of Florida
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Apply now Job no: 515788
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Advancement, Executive/Director/Management
Department: 60430000 - AG-UF DEVELOPMENT-SHARE
Classification Title: Associate Director of Development Job
Description: The Associate/Director of Development will serve as
one of the primary development officers on behalf of the Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of
Florida. Responsibilities include: --- Responsible for the overall
management of fundraising identification, cultivation, solicitation
and stewardship of prospects at the mid-range to major gift levels.
--- Focus on individual prospects and work with leadership,
corporate and foundation prospects where gift/grant is assessed at
$50,000 and above. --- Build a portfolio of fundraising prospects
and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face visits
to bring major solicitations to closure. --- Collaborate with the
Office of Estate & Gift Planning team to develop and implement a
gifting strategy for qualified donor portfolios at the planned
giving level. --- Qualify potential major gift targets and prepare
appropriate materials such as proposals and fact sheets. --- Assist
with planning, organization and direction of the private support
programs for IFAS program areas including--academic programs,
research and extension. --- Contribute to the planning and
implementing of short and long-term development and alumni programs
and --- Design solicitation strategies on a case by case basis,
being cognizant of development and college office needs--and
procedures. --- Provide development and volunteer management
support for Nature Coast Biological Station Donor Relations ---
Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive
communications plan to inform constituents and identified markets
about the mission, vision, and values of the unit, its funding
priorities, and gift opportunities. --- Develop and present major
gift proposals and acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are
meaningful to--donors and appropriate to the vision, mission, and
values of the unit and UF Advancement. Initiate, plan, and support
activities and events for SHARE Council key volunteer group. ---
Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment,
evaluation, recognition, and replacement of volunteers to
strengthen fundraising effectiveness. --- Participate in recruiting
experienced and diverse leadership on boards and/or committees in
order to ensure that--these groups are representative of, and
responsive to, the communities served. Administrative --- Ensure
best practices in office systems, practices, files and record
keeping; ensures effective use of strategic tools and resources
such as contact reports, prospect management, research, and
analysis, and the Advance database. --- Plan and monitor the
budget, using resources for best results in fundraising and
planning activities involving volunteers, prospects, faculty and
administration. Perform related duties as required or deemed
appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and
functions related to this position. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with education and experience 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: --- Three to five
years of development, sales, or related experience. --- The ability
to work strategically, develop and implement constituency programs
and activities, along with a --- 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
work collaboratively and a team player. --- A strong understanding
of budgeting practices and financial accountability and the ability
to manage resources--with prudence and efficiency. --- Competency
in problem solving. --- Must be an outstanding communicator and
possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;
interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and
interact effectively with a diverse constituency. --- An
appreciation for and support of diversity in the workplace in all
its forms; proven success working with stakeholders; project
management skills; experience in a data-driven environment;
organizational skills; and the ability to lead, influence and
motivate others are required. --- Working knowledge in these areas:
Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access,
internet and tracking system. --- 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. UF Advancement has defined the following critical
competencies for organizational and position specific success: ---
Relationship Mastery - Identifies, targets and strategically builds
relationships with colleagues, prospects, donors--and volunteers o
Establishes and maintains effective relationships; demonstrating
genuine interest in the well-being and opinions of others and
recognizing common ground with individuals from varying backgrounds
o Anticipates conversational direction with ability to swiftly
adapt and diffuse high tension situations o Successfully identifies
the proper timing, medium and consistency to engage stakeholders o
Exhibits a high level of emotional intelligence in all interactions
--- Donor Focus - Ability to establish, cultivate and steward
prospects/ donors to build and maintain lifelong partnerships and
trust on behalf of the institution o Consistently searches for ways
to improve the donor experience centralizing all efforts and tasks
around meeting their needs o Matches donor/prospect passions with
university priorities, involving the right people and resources at
the right time o Places prospect/ donor needs ahead of personal
success o Utilizes resources, remains flexible and creatively
suggests individualized engagement activities Tenacity - Ability to
demonstrate the discipline and resilience necessary to successfully
achieve goals and strategies o Identifies and seizes opportunities,
setting "stretch" goals and exceeding them (always looking for the
next rung on the ladder) o Ability to re-direct prospects from
distractions and non-productive requests (in control but not
seemingly in control) o Strong commitment to close gifts (every day
is a domino) o Does not give up in the face of obstacles (master of
"No") --- Credibility - Displays responsible, reliable and
trustworthy actions o Acts in an ethical and authentic manner to
support the mission of the university, demonstrating a "can do"
spirit, sense of ownership, urgency and commitment o Stay current
on functional and technical aspects of one's job seeking
opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills o Promotes and
establishes trust, respect and rapport utilizing diplomacy and tact
o Fulfills commitments made to donors, colleagues and university
partners --- Entrepreneurial Spirit - Ability to generate creative
solutions and take risks o Understands current environment and
possesses the ability to adapt to new opportunities and o Generates
innovative ideas, solutions and opportunities to positively impact
results (doesn't order from the menu) o Learns from success and
failure with a drive to succeed (hates to lose) o Accepts, embraces
and leads change Engaging Communication - Ability to attentively
listen and express oneself clearly and empathetically in
interactions with others in all forms of communication o Possesses
the ability to engage and inspire o Successfully reads verbal and
non-verbal cues adapting communication style and strategy as needed
o Demonstrates active listening and understands the art of asking
questions to skillfully obtain more complete information o Commands
attention when speaking and presenting to individuals or groups ---
Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop strategies and plans that
integrate into the organization's mission, priorities and goals o
Ability to effectively synthesize information and data to evaluate
and prioritize prospects/donors in a larger context (knows their
prospects) o Ability to document and illustrate a comprehensive
engagement strategy with realistic timelines o Collaboratively
engages colleagues and academic partners and integrates their
knowledge into o Ability to think big, and create bold and
inspiring tactics --- Mission Driven - Fundamentally identifies
with the core mission to create awareness, build relationships,
generate support and recognize donors for the purpose of advancing
the university o Considers national trends and best practices of
advancement within higher education o Possesses a solid
appreciation of UF history, culture and tradition o Understands the
power of philanthropy and how to engage donors toward achieving
their goals o Creates advocates for the university through the
ability to "visualize dreams", "ask", and "close" Special
Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must
upload your cover letter, resum-- and three references. Advertised:
15 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2021 Eastern Standard Time The
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