Director Corporate Relations and Major Gifts

Director Of Corporate Relations And Major Gifts

The Director of Corporate Relations and Major Gifts will lead efforts to secure corporate philanthropic support and major gifts across the University of North Florida (UNF) campus. This role involves managing a portfolio of established relationships with corporate partners and major donors, identifying new prospects, and developing effective cultivation and solicitation strategies. The Director will work collaboratively with Development staff, Deans, Faculty, and other UNF colleagues to design and execute strategic plans that strengthen corporate engagement and philanthropic partnerships. This includes coordinating and conducting personal visits with corporate prospects and major donors, as well as facilitating visits by other UNF representatives to advance institutional priorities.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Develop and execute strategic cultivation and solicitation plans for corporate prospects and major donors.
• Coordinate engagement activities such as campus visits, site visits, travel, and proposal presentations.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 corporate and foundation donors, including prospects capable of giving $100K or more.
• Collaborate with Development staff, university leadership, Deans, and faculty to align corporate partnerships with fundraising priorities and academic initiatives.
• Conduct personal visits with corporate executives and major donors to strengthen relationships and advance philanthropic goals.
• Partner with the Executive Director of the Foundation and other UNF staff to enhance the university's visibility within the corporate community.
• Identify and cultivate new prospects with the capacity for major philanthropic contributions.

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 Master's and 6+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Statements 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.

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.

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.