Executive Director, Development - College of Business
Executive Director, Development - College of Business
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$ 117747 - 150000
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Job Description
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:
The Executive Director of Development College of Business serves as the colleges chief fundraising officer and is responsible for developing and executing a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the Deans vision and college priorities. This leadership role manages a team of development professionals maintains a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and collaborates closely with college and university leadership to advance philanthropic goals.
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead fundraising efforts for one of UCFs most innovative and entrepreneurial colleges.
Classification Title: Development Director III
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Chief Fundraiser for the College of Business partnering with the Dean and leadership to define annual fundraising strategies and goals.
Manage a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects with a focus on discovery cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for all development initiatives within the College of Business.
Supervise and mentor a team of development professionals and support staff ensuring collaboration and performance excellence.
Develop and execute targeted strategies to engage university officials alumni and key volunteers in fundraising efforts.
Lead donor recognition stewardship and engagement initiatives including events that promote the College of Business and its impact.
Support volunteer board and committee development with an emphasis on diverse and engaged leadership.
Ensure adherence to fundraising best practices performance benchmarks and effective use of CRM and reporting tools.
Oversee fundraising-related budget planning and resource allocation to maximize effectiveness and return on investment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters 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:
Were looking for a dynamic fundraising leader who is passionate about the transformative power of business education. The strongest candidates may also bring:
Proven experience securing major and principal gifts in a higher education or nonprofit environment.
Strong understanding of academic fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust.
Experience working with deans university leadership and volunteer boards.
Familiarity with UCF or the Central Florida philanthropic community is a plus.
Comfort working in complex fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $117747 - $150000.
The final determination of a successful candidates 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.
All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens.
Classification Title: Development Director III
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 youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll 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 youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll 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 moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Advancement and PartnershipsWork Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$104664.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
