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 college’s chief fundraising officer and is responsible for developing and executing a strategic fundraising plan aligned with the Dean’s 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 UCF’s most innovative and entrepreneurial colleges.
Classification Title: Development Director III

We’re 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

• 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:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s 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:

We’re 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.