Associate Vice President, Development

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Development provides leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of fundraising leaders at the University of Central Florida. The AVP serves as a senior fundraising expert responsible for advancing philanthropic results, strengthening fundraising operations, and supporting the successful execution of the university's comprehensive campaign.

Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring senior fundraising staff, maintaining a select portfolio of principal and major gift prospects, counseling development leaders on engagement plans, ensuring units meet campaign benchmarks, and contributing to division goal setting and strategic initiatives.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5+ years of leadership experience (or equivalent combination). Preferred: Master's degree in a related field, progressive leadership in higher education advancement or philanthropy, proven success securing seven-figure gifts, experience leading teams in a matrixed organization, and proficiency with fundraising CRM platforms such as Blackbaud or Salesforce.