UCF Millican Hall

Executive Director of Development

  • R107916
  • Main Campus, Orlando, Florida
  • Staff
  • Full time
  • University Development - General Administration

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

As the Executive Director of Development for the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), you will be instrumental in creating and executing fundraising plans to meet established goals aligned with the Dean's funding priorities. You will represent the diverse philanthropic needs of CAH, manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, and lead the development team for CAH. Collaboration with academic leadership and fellow fundraising colleagues will be essential to maximize giving opportunities and support strategic program priorities.

Responsibilities:  

  • Manages the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts in support of strategic program priorities.

  • Seeks to maximize giving opportunities for the assignment through a consistent program of prospect outreach which includes prospects under management.

  • Identifies & maintains an active pool of prospects under management.

  • Meets performance objectives by maintaining a high level of development activity resulting in funding & identification of “new” prospects.

  • Ensures all contacts are entered in the database.

  • Updates biographic, demographic and preference data for donors and prospects in CRM donor database.

  • Enters strategies, contact reports, and other pertinent donor outreach information in a timely manner. 

  • Trains and mentors junior development staff in the college, area, or department.

  • Establishes priorities for junior fundraising staff within the assigned college or area.

  • Develops and implements targeted strategies to maximize the involvement of university officials and key volunteers in the conduct of major gifts development effort.

  • Schedules joint prospect visits with members of the College's administration or faculty, when appropriate.

  • Works with dean(s), directors, chairs and faculty to develop donor-driven/funded programs to build college offerings.

  • Provides strategic consultation to the appropriate dean(s) or program director regarding fundraising initiatives (major, planned, and annual).

  • Provides support of volunteer-based development efforts and assists in the recruitment of targeted individuals for the boards.

  • Responsible for the successful outcomes of supervised college or area-based fundraising staff.  

  • Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of the University, fundraising priorities across the institution, and Advancement development objectives. 

  • Other duties as assigned.

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. Click here for more information  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in academic fundraising or development within a higher education setting.

  • Knowledge of CRM donor database management systems.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.

  • Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising.

  • Experience in event planning and coordination.

  • Knowledge of arts and humanities programs and priorities.

  • Collaborative mindset with a high level of initiative and creativity.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:  

Classification Title: Development Director III

The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $117,747 - $143,913.

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.
 

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   

  • Flexible work environment  

  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here

    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. 

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    Department

    UCF Foundation - Accounting

    Work Schedule

    UCF business hours are 8am - 5pm. Hybrid work options available as per UCF policy and with supervisory approval.

    Type of Appointment

    Regular

    Expected Salary

    $104,664.00 to $156,996.00

    Job Posting End Date

    05-22-2024-12-00-AM

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

    The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

    The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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

    The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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