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.