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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 University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to serve as the Assistant Director, Direct Marketing - Colleges & Units. This position will play a crucial role in the annual giving efforts, focusing on retention, reactivation, and acquisition of donors for colleges and units within the university. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing direct marketing campaigns at the unit level, supporting segmented messages of central campaigns, and spearheading unit-specific initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and execute college and unit-based solicitation campaigns, including crowdfunding initiatives.
Collaborate with the annual giving team to contribute to strategy and implement mass donor solicitation campaigns in partnership with units for major events such as Giving Tuesday and UCF Day of Giving.
Track goals, objectives, schedules, communications, and performance metrics; analyze the results of initiatives and prepare reports of key performance indicators, making recommendations for strategy enhancements.
Coordinate appeal production with internal partners including writers, graphic designers, and data managers to ensure the timely delivery of appeals.
Assist with drafting and editing of annual giving communications as needed.
Work with external vendors as needed to execute projects effectively.
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:
Strong expertise in direct marketing, annual giving, or related fields.
Experience in developing and implementing solicitation campaigns, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using CRM tools such as Blackbaud CRM, RE NXT, or Tableau.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $58,000 - $68,000.
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.
Classification Title: Assistant Director, Annual Giving
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 Guideclick here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
UCF Foundation - AccountingWork Schedule
UCF business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hybrid work options available as per UCF policy and with supervisory approval.Type of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$56,030.00 to $81,243.00Job Posting End Date
06-08-2024-12-00-AMEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.
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As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.