Assistant Director, Athletics Annual Giving

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UCF Athletics is one of the nation's premier Division I athletics programs, and philanthropy plays a critical role in sustaining its competitive and academic excellence. The ChargeOn Fund is the official fundraising program for UCF Athletics, supporting scholarships, facilities, and program operations across all sports. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Annual Giving to join the ChargeOn Fund team. In this role, you will lead donor acquisition strategies, manage fundraising programs, and support events that fuel our athletics mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional who thrives in a fast-paced, sports-driven environment and is passionate about connecting donors to a cause they love.

Requirements

• 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(6).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education fundraising or athletic development.
• Proven track record in donor acquisition, direct marketing, or annual giving programs.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and/or text-based fundraising tools.
• Experience managing donor recognition or stewardship programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in an event-driven environment, including evenings and weekends during athletic seasons.
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM or fundraising database platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar).
• A passion for college athletics and an understanding of the role philanthropy plays in supporting student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee signature donor programs, including the Knightmare Society (a donor recognition and engagement initiative) and the Knight Walk Legacy Brick Program, with a focus on growing participation and increasing giving levels.
• Design and execute digital advertising and text-based fundraising campaigns to attract new donors, re-engage lapsed supporters, and retain current contributors.
• Manage in-game fundraising and cultivation activities at UCF sporting events — including football, basketball, and baseball — to identify and develop prospective donors.
• Conduct outreach through multiple channels (phone, email, digital, in-person) to identify and qualify annual giving prospects for further engagement.
• Assist the annual giving leadership team in executing fundraising and donor stewardship events.
• Support premium gameday hospitality operations to create exceptional experiences for donors and prospects.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level