Senior Director of Development (Orlando)

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the worlds most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, youll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. Were seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help our client fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

• Advancement & Partnerships

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

• The Opportunity :

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic fundraising leader to assume the role of Assistant Vice President, Transformational Giving.

The Senior Director of Development for the College of Medicine is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to attract major philanthropic support aligned with the colleges vision and our client's strategic goals. This position plays a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with individuals, alumni, and organizations who are passionate about supporting medical education, research, and innovation.

Reporting to the Executive Director Health Affairs, the Sr. Director will build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and serve as a critical connector between donors and the impactful work happening at the College of Medicine.

• Responsibilities :
• Design and implement individual and programmatic fundraising strategies to secure major gifts in support of the College of Medicines priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects independently, with an emphasis on individual donors.
• Build and manage a portfolio of prospects, strategically advancing relationships through face-to-face meetings and tailored solicitations.
• Develop compelling major gift proposals and recognize donor contributions in alignment with our client's mission and values.
• Utilize strategic tools including contact reports, prospect research, and the Advance CRM database to track and manage donor engagement.
• Uphold best practices in recordkeeping, donor relations, and volunteer engagement.
• When applicable, help identify and recruit volunteers, board members, or committee members who reflect the diversity and strengths of the community.
• Support budget planning and use resources effectively to engage key stakeholders including volunteers, faculty, prospects, and alumni.
• Perform related duties as required to further the success of the colleges advancement efforts.
• Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)

• Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience working with or in support of academic medical centers, colleges of medicine, or complex healthcare systems.
• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, ideally in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage donor portfolios with a focus on securing gifts of $50,000 and above.
• Familiarity of fundraising systems such as Blackbaud CRM or similar donor databases.
• Experience in developing and maintaining a philanthropic grateful patient program. Successful track record in campaign fundraising.
• The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities :
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage donors, alumni, faculty, and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting proposals and donor materials.
• Knowledge of prospect research tools, stewardship strategies, and donor pipeline development.
• Comfort navigating fast-paced, large, or complex work environments, with a flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support donor engagement.
• Special Instructions to Applicants

The anticipated salary range for a well-qualified candidate is $89,076 $133,614

Final compensation will be determined based on education, relevant experience, and alignment with both the positions requirements and the candidate's demonstrated success in similar roles.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,211.00 - $122,480.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education :

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Orlando, FL 32827 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Orlando, FL 32827 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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