We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Advancement & Partnerships team as the Assistant Director for Leadership Annual Giving. This pivotal role will contribute to the growth of mid-level giving and help build philanthropic capacity for the College of Business. The Assistant Director will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level annual gifts, as well as managing a portfolio of donors and identifying new prospects. 

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership-level annual gifts.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with leadership annual giving donors and prospects.
• Manage a portfolio of at least 75 donors, building relationships through outreach and face-to-face meetings to deepen their affinity for the College of Business and increase their philanthropic support.
• Identify and engage new prospects through strategic discovery processes to expand the leadership donor base.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share donor stories, develop annual and long-term strategic fundraising goals, and promote funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of touchpoints for donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Assist in the recruitment of volunteer leaders for the Dean’s Advisory Board.

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.  Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit or fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience in leadership annual giving or mid-level giving programs.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and donor management software such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT, or Salesforce.
• Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and securing leadership-level gifts.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in collaborating across departments or teams to achieve fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of UCF’s mission and values, with a passion for higher education and its role in shaping communities.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030- $68,637. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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.