Department

University Development & Alumni Engagement

Compensation

$150,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

 

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Senior Director of Principal Gifts and Campaign Manager, under the direction of the Assistant Vice President and the Vice President, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards principal gift prospects consisting of individuals, corporations, foundations, and estates.

 

Job Function

• Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Secure transformational philanthropic commitments of seven and eight-figure gifts in support of the University’s strategic priorities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-capacity prospects, with a focus on individuals, corporations, and foundations capable of making gifts of seven and eight-figure

• Design and implement coordinated processes to align principal gift engagement efforts across university units

• Develop significant and transformational funding opportunities that strategically support the mission of UNF and align to donor interests

• Serve as Campaign Manager for the University’s upcoming multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign by planning and executing campaign related initiatives

• Create a structured process for the identification, recruitment, recognition, and replacement of campaign volunteers

• Monitor campaign progress and provide regular updates to university leadership and stakeholders

• Develop an annual operating plan and solicitation plan

• Conduct 3 - 5 meetings per week with donors and prospective donors

• Maintain accurate and timely reporting of donor activities in the database

• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President and the Vice President as they relate to overall fundraising goals

Marginal Functions:

May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees.

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.

 

Required Qualifications

Required documents to be uploaded: 
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.