University of Central Florida

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 seeks an accomplished and strategic fundraising leader to assume the role of Assistant Vice President, Planned Giving and Regional Programs.

The Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving and Regional Programs is a fundraising leader charged with the strategic development of a planned giving pipeline and developing philanthropic capacity outside of Florida. The Asst. VP is responsible for collaborating across the organization as the expert on Planned Giving and developing relationships with individuals and organizations that lead to planned gifts. Crucially important to the university’s growth, the individual in this role will develop a strategic regional program, managing and mentoring a team of regional gift officers.

Responsibilities: 

• In collaboration with Advancement colleagues, university leadership, and campus partners serves as expert on Planned Giving and develops relationships with individuals and organizations that lead to planned gifts.
• Develops cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans to secure planned gifts and maintains a portfolio of prospects, particularly those with multiple giving interests.
• Oversees and mentors’ direct reports responsible for growing the Millican Society and regional officers in up to three or more target markets. Indirectly teaches, coaches and trains all fundraising staff and volunteers on Planned Giving topics and vehicles. 
• Works with the Senior Associate Vice President and the Executive Team to identify areas of focus and prepares comprehensive fundraising goals, objectives, budgets, and plans for all areas of management responsibility.
• Provides fundraising leadership for and on behalf of UCF Advancement by acquiring and maintaining knowledge of UCFF’s policies and procedures, becoming knowledgeable of all aspects of the business.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s and 10+ years relevant work experience with 5+ years of leadership experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A strong foundation and proven experience working with the various gift vehicles and all that encompass Planned Giving. 
• Significant experience in roles of increasing responsibility. 
• Proven ability building a program, with a preference towards an entrepreneurial style. 
• Experience working within a regional development program, in higher education or a similarly complex organizational structure. 
• Preferred experience includes management of staff in a remote capacity, with the ability to travel frequently. 

Additional Application Materials Required:

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Katie Riecke, Talent Associate, at Bryant Group at kriecke@bryantgrp.com. Priority will be given to candidate materials received by March 18, 2024. For more information or to access the Search Specifications for this role, please visit www.bryantgrp.com. 

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00

Classification Title: Assistant Vice President, Planned 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 Guide click 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 - Accounting

Work Schedule

UCF business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. Nights and weekends required as needed. Hybrid work options available as per UCF policy and with supervisory approval.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$122,980.00 to $184,470.00

Job Posting End Date

Equal 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.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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