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Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Assistant Director, Annual Giving

University of Central Florida (UCF)Orlando, FL, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity :

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving, plays a critical role in advancing donor engagement, retention, and acquisition strategies at UCF. This position holds a portfolio of projects and campaigns designed to deepen philanthropic participation, strengthen affinity among alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff, and drive sustainable annual support. The role requires creativity, collaboration, and an ability to translate data into actionable engagement strategies.

Responsibilities :

  • Plan, execute, and evaluate direct marketing campaigns to increase donor retention, reactivation, and acquisition. Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Maintain accurate constituent data across platforms. Create appeal codes, build giving forms, and update campaign trackers and project management tools.
  • Respond to donor texts and front-line communications, serving as a liaison to Records & Gifts to ensure accurate donor messaging and appeal alignment.
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing crowdfunding campaigns. Provide guidance to stakeholders, ensure consistency with brand standards, and measure campaign impact.
  • Support engagement initiatives including young alumni, student, parent, and faculty / staff philanthropy efforts throughout the year.
  • Partner with the Director to prepare campaign recaps, analyze results, and contribute to strategic planning. Lead assigned special projects that advance divisional goals.
  • Contribute to documentation, planning, and team-wide collaboration to enhance efficiency and knowledge-sharing.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Demonstrated experience with direct marketing strategies and digital engagement campaigns (email, texting, social media, crowdfunding).
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in annual giving, nonprofit fundraising, higher education, marketing, communications, public relations, or related fields.
  • Strong data management and reporting skills, including familiarity with CRM systems such as Blackbaud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or similar.
  • Demonstrated success in planning and implementing donor engagement initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a donor-centered approach.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Creative problem-solver who brings new ideas for donor engagement and loyalty building.
  • Comfort with a fast-paced environment and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Special Instructions to the Applicants :

    Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $56,030 - $68,637. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above. All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens.

    Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

    As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

    Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers :

  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
  • Education assistance
  • And moreFor more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
  • Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.

    Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Department : Advancement and Partnerships

    Work Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

    Type of Appointment : Regular

    Expected Salary : $56,030.00 to Negotiable

    Job Posting End Date : 10-08-2025-12-00-AM

    As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

    UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

    If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

    For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

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