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Associate Director, Prospect Development

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
May 21, 2025
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: We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and results-oriented Associate Director, Prospect Development to lead prospect development research and analytics in support of the fundraising goals for UCF's Presidential, Transformational, and Planned Giving prospects. Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Operations, this role will oversee a team of prospect research professionals, manage complex projects, and conduct in-depth research on high-capacity prospects across all academic colleges and units. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in prospect research and management to drive strategic donor identification and engagement initiatives while supporting development officers in optimizing their prospect portfolios. Responsibilities: Advanced Research and Analysis Conduct comprehensive biographical, business, and financial research on alumni, individuals, and potential donors with the capacity to give $1M+ using a variety of databases, in-house records, and public resources. Develop narrative reports, profiles, prospect alerts, relationship maps, charts, and graphs to convey insights. Leadership and Team Management Lead a team of prospect research professionals, including full-time staff, contract services, interns, and work-study students. Develop training materials, facilitate training sessions, and manage workflows to ensure timely and accurate research deliverables. Portfolio Management and Data Analysis Manage research support for Presidential and Executive Team needs, providing data-driven insights to optimize prospect portfolios and support fundraising strategy. Prospect Rating and Data Integrity Partner with internal stakeholders to research, develop, assign, and maintain prospect ratings. Assist in strategic planning for electronic wealth screening, surveys, and data acquisition. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Records Management to update biographical and demographic information in the database of record. Collaborate with development officers and senior leadership to align research efforts with strategic fundraising priorities. Strategic Planning and Reporting Contribute to goal-setting and long-term strategic planning for prospect research and data acquisition initiatives. Assist in identifying data sets and resources to enhance donor identification efforts. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience and 2+ year(s) of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment, particularly within a fundraising or development office. Demonstrated ability to manage a team and oversee complex projects with competing priorities. Proficiency in prospect research databases such as LexisNexis, Iwave, Wealth Engine, Research Point, or similar platforms. Experience with data analysis tools and CRM systems, such as Blackbaud CRM, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, PowerBI, or Tableau. Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret financial and biographical data and present actionable insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on producing clear, concise reports. Proven ability to manage relationships with vendors and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement data-driven fundraising strategies. Familiarity with wealth screening, portfolio management, and data visualization. Proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to develop coordinated research strategies. Special Instructions to the Applicants: The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $64,518 - $85,000. The final 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: Prospect Research Manager II 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. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. 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. #LI-ONSITE Department Advancement and Partnerships Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Onsite Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $64,518.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 05-29-2025-12-00-AM As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.