University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Assistant Director, WUCF Development

Orlando, FL (Main Campus) · Director

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About the role

  • This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused professional who enjoys connecting people to a meaningful mission while helping strengthen the future of public media in Central Florida.
  • WUCF is Central Florida's trusted source for educational programming, arts, culture, and local storytelling.
  • Recognized as one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel for two consecutive years, WUCF fosters a collaborative and mission-driven environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

  • Manages a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective mid-level and major donors, focused on building meaningful donor relationships and growing philanthropic support.
  • Develops and executes individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for assigned donors and advancing them through the pipeline.
  • Conducts donor outreach and meetings to build relationships and move donors through the giving pipeline.
  • Partners with WUCF leadership and staff to translate organizational priorities into compelling donor opportunities for fundraising priorities.
  • Collaborates with UCF Advancement & Partnerships to identify and advance prospects, ensuring alignment with broader fundraising efforts.
  • Tracks and manages donor activity and portfolio performance to ensure consistent engagement and progress toward revenue goals.
  • Join WUCF as the Assistant Director, WUCF Development and help grow meaningful philanthropic support for Central Florida's only PBS affiliate and home for jazz.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

Nice to have

  • Experience in a relationship-focused role such as fundraising, nonprofit development, customer success, account management, community engagement, public relations, marketing, or communications.
  • The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:
  • Special Instructions to the Applicants:
  • All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
  • Classification Title: Assistant Director, Development
  • Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
  • 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.

Skills

  • Assistant Director, Development
  • Working at UCF has its perks!

Compensation

  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Benefits

  • 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
  • Education assistance
  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
  • Solicits and closes gifts in support of WUCF priorities, including programming, education initiatives, and overall strategic needs.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

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