Development AVP - Major Gifts & Campaign Leadership

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine seeks an Associate Vice President for Development to lead a portfolio of senior fundraisers and drive major gift activity in support of a comprehensive campaign. You will align donor interests with institutional priorities and collaborate with deans and leadership across units.

The role emphasizes strategic fundraising leadership, data-driven decision making, and building cross-functional partnerships to meet ambitious campaign targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required; 12+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven success in major gift or principal gift fundraising in higher education.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and donor engagement skills.
• Experience using fundraising/donor management systems to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for senior fundraising staff.
• Guide fundraising strategy, portfolio development, and donor engagement to meet goals.
• Support campaign targets with data-driven insights and cross-unit collaboration.
• Mentor and develop development professionals and ensure effective fundraising practices.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategy development

Donor engagement

Portfolio management

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Graduate degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Salesforce

Job description

University of Central Florida - College of Medicine seeks an Associate Vice President for Development to lead a portfolio of senior fundraisers and drive major gift activity in support of a comprehensive campaign. You will align donor interests with institutional priorities and collaborate with deans and leadership across units.

The role emphasizes strategic fundraising leadership, data-driven decision making, and building cross-functional partnerships to meet ambitious campaign targets.