Assistant Vice President for USF Health Development

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of South Florida Foundation in the search for an Assistant Vice President for USF Health Development.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Health Development, 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.

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 traditionstraditions 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.

Led by outstanding faculty and professional staff, the University of South Florida conducts innovative scholarship, creative activity, and basic and translational research, and delivers a world-class educational experience promoting the success of talented and diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. As a public metropolitan research university, USF, in partnership with its communities, serves the people of Florida, the nation, and the world by fostering intellectual inquiry and outcomes that positively shape the futureregionally, nationally, and globally.

In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. High-impact global research is central to USF's mission as one of only three Preeminent Research Universities, as designated by the Florida Board of Governors. The Preeminence program rewards high-achieving universities based on multiple metrics, including graduation rates, student retention rates, research expenditures, and the number of patents awarded.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities for six consecutive years. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities, from 84th to 45th, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91. The publication also ranks USF as the top "best value" among all universities in Florida, public or private, and No. 22 nationally for social mobility, which measures an institution's success at graduating Pell Grant recipients. The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The 2025 Best Medical Schools: Research list places Morsani as one of only 16 medical schools nationally, and the only one in Florida, to receive a Tier 1 ranking, the highest designation by the publication.

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. USF Health is proud of its 50-year history partnering with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) to offer Tampa Bay's only academic medical center. TGH has achieved national recognition in eight adult medical specialties, many led or co-led by USF Health faculty physicians, demonstrating a strong partnership in delivering top-quality care. This collaboration extends to all areas of USF Health, including its Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Graduate & Postdoctoral Programs, and multispecialty physicians' group. Together through talent and innovation, USF Health is integrating education, research, and patient care to a shared value: Making Life Better.

A bachelor's degree and at least eight years of experience in advancement roles with increasing levels of responsibility, including experience with grateful patient fundraising, is preferred for this position. The University of South Florida Foundation will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to USF, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the University of South Florida, USF Health, and the University of South Florida Foundation as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000 annually.

The University of South Florida Foundation is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr atkimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/4184.

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