Director of Development

1 month ago

Orlando, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time
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: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development to join our Athletics fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans, managing a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, and assisting with the execution of major gift action plans to achieve our Advancement goals.
Responsibilities:
  • Manages comprehensive solicitation strategies and portfolio of prospects, including targeted solicitations of $50k and above, cultivation, and stewardship of gifts. Secures, plans and engages in face-to-face donor visits.
  • Assists with the strategic development, execution, and management of major gift action plans toward the achievement of Advancement goals and objectives in accordance with NCAA, IRS, UCFAA and UCF Foundation rules and regulations. Includes market research, volunteer recruitment, effective communication and solicitation activities, and cultivation/retention programs.
  • Assists with the development and coordination of a progressive communications and solicitations program to donors and prospects through direct mail, targeted appeals, e-information/e-solicitation, automated telephone solicitations/telethons, website management, and publications collateral.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the UCF Athletics, programs and priorities.
  • Prepare and direct preparation of major proposals, solicitation letters and other cultivation materials for prospects and donors.
  • Coordinates Advancement events programming, including, but not limited to: football/basketball game activities; coaches caravan; golf tournaments; hall of fame; signing day event; A.D. dinner; and annual gifts to donors.
  • Helps to facilitate coordination of premium seating for donors.
  • Manages volunteer representatives, sport-specific groups, varsity clubs, and other development groups 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
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in athletic development or fundraising especially within a collegiate setting.
  • Experience with donor database management systems such as Blackbaud CRM, RE NXT, or Salesforce.
  • Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising.
  • Experience in event planning and coordination.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Knowledge of UCF Athletics programs and priorities.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: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.
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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