Associate Director of Development

About the role

Advancement & Partnerships is seeking to hire multiple Associate Directors of Development to support fundraising efforts for the College of Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. These roles are responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts of $25,000 and above.

Responsibilities

• Build and strategically manage a portfolio of major gift prospects through all stages of the fundraising cycle.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with current and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, with the goal of bringing major gift solicitations to a successful close.
• Develop and present compelling major gift proposals tailored to the interests and priorities of each donor.
• Acknowledge and recognize gifts in ways that are meaningful to donors and consistent with the values and mission of the college unit and UCF's Advancement & Partnerships division.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records using UCF's prospect management tools and fundraising database, including contact reports, research summaries, and gift documentation.
• Ensure consistent adherence to best practices in record-keeping and data integrity.
• Contribute to special fundraising initiatives as needed to advance college and university priorities, in coordination with development leadership and unit partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success identifying, cultivating, and closing major gifts of $25,000 or more from individual donors, foundations, or corporations.
• Experience as a frontline fundraiser, gift officer, nonprofit development professional, or similar relationship-driven revenue generation role.
• Experience in higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, healthcare philanthropy, alumni engagement, or a related fundraising environment.
• Experience building and managing donor, prospect, client, or partner relationships through a portfolio-based engagement cycle.
• Experience developing donor-centered proposals, gift agreements, or persuasive fundraising materials.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, comparable fundraising, donor management, or CRM platforms.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000- $80,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Department

Advancement and Partnerships

Work Schedule

UCF business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Type of Appointment

Regular