University of South Florida
Associate Director of Development, Engineering
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Associate Director of Development, Engineering
As Associate Director of Development for the College of Engineering, you will build relationships with university constituents, identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to advance the mission and goals. You will collaborate with the development team to implement programs focused on identifying and soliciting key prospects for donor acquisition and upgrading existing donors locally and regionally. Frequent time outside the office for donor visits and travel within Tampa Bay and across the country is required. You will work closely with all members of the University Advancement team to reach the defined goals for the department and individual colleges and report to the Director of Development for the College of Engineering.
Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts for top funding priorities.
Maintain a significant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face‑to‑face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure.
Continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.
Ensure delivery of appropriate stewardship initiatives, partnering with donor relations as needed.
Engage with and support volunteer leadership and advisory boards across the College of Engineering.
Collaboration
Serve as an active member of the College of Engineering Advancement Team, bringing creativity and innovation to the team’s fundraising initiatives.
Intentionally build and invest in developing strong relationships with the College of Engineering leaders and faculty to promote a culture of philanthropy.
Identify and facilitate opportunities for university leaders and colleagues to support the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
Develop strong relationships with Advancement leadership, staff and departments to leverage the tools and resources available to ensure prospects and donors have a meaningful experience with USF.
Collaborate with gift officers in other units and on regional campuses, as appropriate.
Professional Development
Constantly seek an up‑to‑date understanding of initiatives and programs at the College of Engineering and the University of South Florida.
Stay abreast of industry trends to integrate best practices into daily work.
Collaborate with leaders and colleagues at USF to create an environment that fosters continuous learning.
Qualifications This position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience related to development. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required. Experience directly related to development/fundraising in higher education is preferred. Four years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree; six years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a master’s degree.
Background Check This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts for top funding priorities.
Maintain a significant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face‑to‑face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure.
Continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor strategies, contacts, and results.
Ensure delivery of appropriate stewardship initiatives, partnering with donor relations as needed.
Engage with and support volunteer leadership and advisory boards across the College of Engineering.
Collaboration
Serve as an active member of the College of Engineering Advancement Team, bringing creativity and innovation to the team’s fundraising initiatives.
Intentionally build and invest in developing strong relationships with the College of Engineering leaders and faculty to promote a culture of philanthropy.
Identify and facilitate opportunities for university leaders and colleagues to support the cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.
Develop strong relationships with Advancement leadership, staff and departments to leverage the tools and resources available to ensure prospects and donors have a meaningful experience with USF.
Collaborate with gift officers in other units and on regional campuses, as appropriate.
Professional Development
Constantly seek an up‑to‑date understanding of initiatives and programs at the College of Engineering and the University of South Florida.
Stay abreast of industry trends to integrate best practices into daily work.
Collaborate with leaders and colleagues at USF to create an environment that fosters continuous learning.
Qualifications This position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience related to development. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required. Experience directly related to development/fundraising in higher education is preferred. Four years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree; six years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for a master’s degree.
Background Check This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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