Arts UNF Assistant Director of Development

Overview Department MOCA, Development. Compensation $55,000.00 to Negotiable.The Assistant Director of Development for Arts UNF, under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, is responsible for designing and executing programs to raise funds to support the mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) and Arts UNF. The development officer will develop and manage special giving programs, coordinate and grow corporate sponsorship and donor engagement, and conduct face‑to‑face solicitations in support of these priorities. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of donors and gift prospects. Work with the Senior Director of Development to support the Development Committee and liaise with the MOCA Board of Trustees. Create and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with the goals of museum leadership, the board, curatorial teams, and other stakeholders—identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts. Assist in the planning and execution of innovative fundraising and membership events, and implement recognition opportunities and materials for donor stewardship. Oversee and coordinate corporate and foundation sponsorships, including writing grant applications to increase sponsorship activity. Collaborate with the Membership Coordinator to develop a plan for engaging museum members as donors. Track and report weekly, monthly, and yearly annual giving results. Execute a minimum of 12 significant contacts per month. Personally solicit donors and prospects for gifts and pledges in support of MOCA. Cultivate, solicit, track, acknowledge, and steward a portfolio of annual and major gift donors. Support the design and implementation of the donor travel program and donor trips. Work with UDAE and Advancement Operations for administrative support, system maintenance, fundraising reporting, gift acknowledgement, and donor recognition. Identify and provide updates to the Director of Communications for the giving web pages. Work independently and creatively to match donor interests with MOCA priorities. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the university’s fundraising priorities and develop relationships with key faculty, staff, and administrators. Coordinate with UDAE and Annual Giving to build a phone program, direct mail program, and e‑philanthropy program. Collaborate across museum departments to develop marketing materials, funding opportunities, and recognition efforts designed to increase giving. Work as a team member across departments in support of the overall mission of MOCA and Arts UNF. May serve on the Search & Screen Committee for director‑level and above positions. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Departmental qualifications include: Experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, and/or nonprofit development. Highly organized, self‑directed, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and collaborative with stakeholders. Strong relationship‑building, writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to produce compelling proposals and reports. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends. Familiarity with cultural organizations, higher education, and/or art history is a plus. Additional Information Requires a background check; may also require a credit check in accordance with university policy. The holder is designated as a “Responsible Employee” under TitleIX and must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, or child sexual abuse. Equal Opportunity & Title IX The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. UNF does not permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. UNF will not permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. UNF is a Carnegie Community‑Engaged Institution. Title IX Responsibility The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to TitleIX. The incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, or child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s TitleIX Administrator or any divisional TitleIX Coordinator. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Florida Board of Trustees