Assistant Vice President, USF Health Development (Finance)

The Assistant Vice President for USF Health Development will advance USF Health's philanthropic mission by leading the development and execution of a comprehensive grateful patient fundraising strategy. The Assistant Vice President will drive revenue and engagement through innovative and personalized approaches, while managing and mentoring a team of major gift officers. With a focus on building long term relationships, the Assistant Vice President will work closely with deans, faculty, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders to identify and cultivate potential major gift donors. By establishing clear fundraising goals, implementing effective donor recognition programs, and collaborating with various fundraising departments, the Assistant Vice President will ensure the success of USF Health's fundraising initiatives and contribute to the institution's continued growth and impact.Bachelor's degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.

A minimum of five (5) years managerial experience.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive grateful patient fundraising strategy that drives revenue and engagement;
• Manage and mentor a team of major gift officers, setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering professional development;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with grateful patients, their families, and other key stakeholders to foster long-term support;
• Develop annual and multi-year fundraising goals, strategies, and metrics aligned with institutional priorities and financial needs;
• Partner with clinical department chairs, faculty, physicians, healthcare providers, and staff across USF Health to identify grateful patients and facilitate donor engagement;
• Identify and qualify potential major gift donors within the grateful patient pool, and lead personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies;
• Build and manage a select portfolio of high value prospects across USF Health;
• Design and implement donor recognition and stewardship programs to acknowledge and celebrate contributions;
• Ensure accurate tracking of donor data, gift histories, and progress toward fundraising goals and generate regular reports for leadership;
• Partner with other fundraising departments (annual giving, planned giving, alumni relations) to integrate grateful patient giving into broader campaigns;
• Coordinate with the marketing and communications teams to create compelling materials that highlight the impact of gifts;
• Oversee or participate in organizing donor events, including recognition events and special donor meetings, to enhance donor engagement and fundraising; and
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and ethical standards, institutional policies, and donor expectations.