Senior Director of Development, UCI MIND

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $108K - $205K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ April 3rd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Director of Development for UCI MIND. This role involves collaborating with the UCI MIND Director and University Advancement to lead fundraising efforts, cultivate major donors, and secure philanthropic support to advance the institute's mission in neurological disorder research. The Senior Director also manages high-priority donor portfolios and contributes to strategic development initiatives including stewardship for a major campus campaign.

Highlights

Lead development and fundraising efforts for UCI MIND, focusing on major donors and securing financial support.
Collaborate closely with UCI MIND leadership and University Advancement to align fundraising strategies with institutional goals.
Manage a portfolio of influential donor prospects and develop compelling presentations to secure gifts.
Required expertise in individual, foundation, corporate, and government fundraising, donor relations, and public relations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce or similar donor management systems.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-10 years of successful development or fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
Preferred knowledge of higher education and healthcare environments, applicable laws, and policies.
Expected salary range: $150,000 to $165,000 annually, within a broader range of $108,100 to $204,900 per year.
Role requires some local, regional, and national travel and the ability to work extended hours to meet fundraising goals.
Supports a highly collaborative environment focused on advancing research in Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases through philanthropy.