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University of California - Irvine

Senior Director of Development, UCI MIND

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $108K - $205K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 7th, 2026
Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Director of Development, UCI MIND. The role involves leading philanthropic efforts for the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, managing a portfolio of key donors, and collaborating with UCI MIND leadership and University Advancement to secure major gifts supporting Alzheimer's and neurological disorder research.

Highlights
  • Lead fundraising activities and donor cultivation for UCI MIND, focusing on significant philanthropic investments.
  • Manage a portfolio of the most influential and complex donor prospects.
  • Collaborate with UCI MIND Director and University Advancement to meet financial goals and development metrics.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and Salesforce or equivalent donor/prospect databases.
  • Prepare complex proposals and maintain confidentiality.
  • Requires 5-10 years of professional fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training required.
  • Preferred knowledge includes understanding of higher education missions and applicable fundraising laws and policies.
  • Position offers an expected salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 annually, with benefits including insurance and retirement plans.
  • Role includes local, regional, and national travel and may require working long hours to meet fundraising commitments.