Director of Development

Advancement & Partnerships

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 :

UCF Advancement & Partnerships seeks an experienced fundraiser to join their team as a Director of Development in support of the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS) and the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL). The Director of Development is responsible for securing major gifts of $25,000+ by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parents, friends, and community partners. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the college's priorities and UCF's mission by building meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors.

The Director will independently manage a portfolio of major gift donors, develop and implement fundraising strategies, and partner with the Dean, faculty, and leadership to drive philanthropic growth for CECS initiatives.

Classification Title : Development Director I

Responsibilities :

• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects / donors, with a focus on individuals, through discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Design and implement fundraising strategies that support the needs and priorities of CECS and UCF.
• Conduct face-to-face visits and develop donor-centered proposals to secure major gifts.
• Collaborate with the Dean and division leadership to expand the fundraising pipeline and strengthen engagement of advisory board members.
• Ensure effective use of prospect management tools, research, contact reports, and our CRM database.
• Acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and aligned with UCF's strategic plan, vision, and values.
• Maintain best practices in office systems, records, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities.
• Perform related duties as required to advance the college's fundraising success.

Minimum Qualifications :

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is between $75,809 and $94,761. Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The 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.

The position requires travel in and out of state for meetings and events as needed.

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

Classification Title : Development Director I

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.

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