Assistant Vice President for USF Health Development

University of South Florida Foundation - Tampa, FL
The University of South Florida Foundation seeks an Assistant Vice President for USF Health Development to 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.

A Preeminent Research University and AAU member with campuses across the Tampa Bay region, the University of South Florida (USF) is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success. Though a relatively young university, founded in 1956, the University of South Florida has rich traditions—traditions of access and opportunity for students, of academic excellence, of groundbreaking research, and of serving the community. USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Together, the campuses serve nearly 50,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and professional degrees. Across 14 colleges, undergraduates choose from more than 200 majors, minors, and concentrations, from business and engineering to the arts and USF Health. As part of an academic health center within a Preeminent Research University, USF Health is dedicated to the academic success of more than 6,000 students annually preparing for workforce readiness in medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and physical therapy. Students work together as teams with access to the latest knowledge, advanced research, and real-world simulation-based training to transform health care in the region, state, and nation.

"This is a truly special opportunity to join a dynamic, high-impact team at a university on an unprecedented trajectory of growth. With world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and vital clinical programs that serve Tampa Bay and beyond, USF Health is uniquely positioned for growth. If you are inspired by mission, motivated by challenge, and ready to help shape the future of USF Health and the University of South Florida, we would be honored to hear from you. We are just getting started—and I can’t wait to see where we’ll go together." — Jay Stroman, Senior Vice President, USF Advancement, CEO, USF Foundation

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.