Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Athletics

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 Assistant Director, Annual Giving - Athletics plays a vital role in advancing the philanthropic efforts of UCF Athletics by growing mid-level giving, increasing donor participation, and strengthening engagement. This position is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership-level annual gifts, with a focus on expanding the donor pipeline and fostering meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters.

Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation & Solicitation:

• Manage and retain a portfolio of at least 100 leadership annual giving donors and prospects.

• Conduct face-to-face visits to build relationships and increase philanthropic support for UCF Athletics.

• Identify over 500 new prospects annually through strategic discovery efforts.

Engagement & Stewardship:

• Develop and execute tailored stewardship strategies to enhance donor loyalty and affinity.

• Oversee discovery, cultivation, and stewardship events to foster engagement and deepen donor connections.

Program & Event Management:

• Lead events and initiatives that support pipeline development for leadership-level annual giving.

• Provide direct support for Knights Hospitality during premium game-day operations for football, basketball, and baseball.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage ChargeOn Fund graduate assistants and part-time student employees, ensuring effective training and professional development.

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.

• Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts.

• Event planning and strategic donor engagement experience.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong ability to build personal relationships with donors and prospects.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated range for a qualified candidate is $56,030 - $68,637. 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.

This position will work game-day events, evenings, and weekends as needed.

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.

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