Sr. Director of Development (Finance)
USF Advancement connects the university with donors who want to make a difference by providing philanthropic support to promote student success, research, academic excellence and other strategic priorities. With an endowment that now exceeds $700 million in value, our dedicated team of approximately 190 professionals, including 60 fundraisers, encompasses alumni, development and foundation operations. The team is responsible for raising more than $150 million annually and has broken records year after year with more than $168 million raised in fiscal year 2024.
The Senior Director of Development (SDOD) will serve as the chief philanthropy officer with the primary purpose of leading the development and fundraising efforts for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) with an annual target of $10 million raised. The SDOD will work with the Dean of the College to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the College and will cultivate and secure major donors. In close collaboration with leadership, this person will establish strategic direction for development activities and will be responsible for driving outcomes. In addition, the SDOD will manage various projects as assigned by the Vice President for Development and the Dean.This position requires Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience related to development or other appropriate professional experience.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Fundraising
• Build and manage a robust portfolio of prospects to identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts ($100,000+) from a variety of sources
• Serve as the philanthropy advisor to the Dean and help to facilitate key relationships in pursuit of impactful gifts to the college
• Continuously update the prospect management database with information related to donor activities
• Strategically manage relationships through face-to-face and virtual visits
Program and Staff Leadership
• Lead the strategic planning, goal setting, implementation and management of all philanthropic activity for the College
• Advise the Dean on fundraising matters and coordinate development activities between the College and USF Advancement
• Coach, mentor, manage and lead the CAS development team to successfully meet or exceed the established goals
• Expand the scope and impact of the Dean's Advisory Council
• Support events designed to increase engagement with alumni and friends and to further relationships with prospective major gift donors
Growth, Learning and Collaboration
• Intentionally build and invest in developing strong relationships with CAS 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
• Constantly seek an up-to-date understanding of initiatives and programs at the College and USF
• Stay abreast of industry trends to integrate best practices into daily work
