Director Annual Giving

Department

Engagement & Stewardship Management

Compensation

$75,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Director of Annual Giving provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for University of North Florida’s (UNF) annual giving program. This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising campaigns that engage alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the university. The Director will foster a culture of philanthropy across campus and among external constituencies, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and fundraising goals.

Job Function

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Lead strategic planning and execution of UNF’s annual giving initiatives, aligning with university development goals. Manage multi-channel campaigns (direct mail, email, social media, texting, crowdfunding, Giving Day) and set performance targets to drive donor engagement and revenue growth.
• Oversee signature fundraising efforts including Giving Day and Faculty / Staff campaigns. Leverage data analytics and segmentation to enhance donor outreach, with tailored strategies for key groups such as young alumni and leadership donors. Collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging.
• Cultivate relationships with mid-level and leadership donors, supporting their progression toward major gifts. Coordinate with donor relations and campus units to implement effective stewardship and targeted solicitations.
• Supervise and mentor staff, student workers, and volunteers. Foster collaboration across university development teams to ensure cohesive fundraising strategies and shared goals.
• Manage annual giving budget, vendor contracts, and campaign fulfillment processes. Ensure compliance with university policies and fundraising best practices.

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.

Required documents to be uploaded :

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and / or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Emily Gebbia at (904) 620-2177, or e.gebbia@unf.edu.

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.