Anna Miller Harper
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Strategic Advancement Leader with a history of developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies. Secured major gifts, including a $5M scholarship, while aligning initiatives with institutional priorities. Skilled in building and leading teams to boost philanthropic engagement and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate VP and Chief Advancement Officer
University of Florida Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy to support clinical, research, and academic initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term goals for the College of Medicine-Jacksonville and UF Health Jacksonville.
- Provide strategic oversight for development operations, manage the principal gift pipeline, and lead donor engagement efforts to cultivate and secure support. Establish and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance philanthropic efforts, foster collaboration, and advance the organization's mission with sustained impact.
- Achieved an average annual fundraising total of $8.8 million through strategic initiatives.
- Finalized the largest scholarship donation of $5 million for the UF College of Medicine.
- Oversaw strategic planning for principal gifts and key fundraising efforts, enhancing donor engagement.
- Established and lead a high-performing development team, strategically expanding from an initial team of five to a fully integrated team of 10
- Launched UF Health Jacksonville's first grateful patient program
- Increased event fundraising net revenue by 8% or more
Assistant Vice President of Advancement
University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and executed advancement strategies for five academic colleges within UF Health, including Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health & Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine, and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville, UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, and UF Scripps Biomedical Research, overseeing communications and donor relations for College of Medicine Gainesville to align with institutional priorities and enhance philanthropic engagement.
- Successfully reached $22M fundraising target for nursing college
- Exceeded personal fundraising goals, raising $4M against a $2.9M target in FY22
- Secured $3M for UF College of Nursing simulation lab renovation
- Achieved annual fundraising average of $3M, contributing to overall advancement goals.
- Led qualification workgroup to enhance virtual donor outreach, improving engagement strategies.
- Managed a team of eleven direct reports and guided inter-college collaboration
- Served on senior leadership team with UF Advancement
Executive Director of Advancement
University of Florida Colleges of Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health & Health Professions, Gainesville, FL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Raised $11M for the College of Nursing during tenure as Executive Director
- Directed advancement efforts across multiple colleges, managing strategic fundraising initiatives and overseeing development officers and program coordinators to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Led interim development efforts for PHHP and Dentistry, ensuring continuity of fundraising initiatives during leadership transitions.
- Managed team of five direct reports and campaign volunteer leadership councils
- Supported Go Greater campaign through strategic donor engagement
- Engaged over 100 alumni from various colleges to explore and cultivate potential support opportunities, strengthening alumni relations.
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs (2015-2017) | Director of Development (2010-2015) | Associate Director of Development (2008-2010)
University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Directed all advancement and alumni engagement initiatives for the College of Nursing, including individual and planned giving, events, communications, and board development.
- Raised over $21.7M from FY0717
- Exceeded $12M campaign goal during Florida Tomorrow Capital Campaign, raising $16M
- Secured UF's first $1M cash professorship and college's largest single gift of $3M
- Launched donor recognition event generating over $100K in contributions.
- Led legacy challenge, generating $2M+ in planned gifts
- Recruited 24 alumni board members, significantly increasing annual and mid-level giving
Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL
01.2006 - 01.2008
Event Coordinator
University of Florida Foundation, Inc., Gainesville, FL
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Fundraising Operations
- Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Fundraising Analytics
- Donor Analytics
- Campaign execution
- Gift strategy
- Alumni Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Communications
- Volunteer Management
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Member of Association of Fundraising Professionals First Coast Chapter (2022-present)
- Member of Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) (2006-present)
- Committee Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing / Nursing Advancement Professionals' (AACN/NAP) Planning Committee (2007-20)
Accomplishments
- 2025 Recipient of UF Advancement's Debbie Klapp Memorial Award
- 2015 Recipient of UF Advancement's R.A.I.S.E Award
Timeline
Associate VP and Chief Advancement Officer
University of Florida Health Jacksonville
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President of Advancement
University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL
01.2020 - 12.2022
Executive Director of Advancement
University of Florida Colleges of Nursing, Dentistry and Public Health & Health Professions, Gainesville, FL
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs (2015-2017) | Director of Development (2010-2015) | Associate Director of Development (2008-2010)
University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL
01.2008 - 01.2017
Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL
01.2006 - 01.2008
Event Coordinator
University of Florida Foundation, Inc., Gainesville, FL
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance