Senior Director of Development, UCI MIND

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $108K - $205K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ June 4th, 2026

Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Senior Director of Development, UCI MIND. This role involves managing a portfolio of major donor prospects and collaborating with the UCI MIND Director and University Advancement to secure significant philanthropic support. The Senior Director will lead fundraising efforts for a major campaign following a historic $50M donation, focusing on advancing research in age-related brain disorders.

Highlights

Lead development and fundraising efforts for UCI MIND, focusing on donor cultivation and securing major gifts.
Maintain a portfolio of influential, complex donor prospects and meet financial goals and metrics.
Collaborate with UCI MIND Director and University Advancement to support the institute's strategic goals.
Expertise in individual, foundation, corporate, and government fundraising and donor relations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Salesforce or comparable donor/prospect databases.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5-10 years of professional development/fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
Expected salary range is $150,000 to $165,000 annually, with a broader pay range between $108,100 and $204,900.
Travel locally, regionally, and nationally is required.
Experience creating and executing stewardship plans to encourage additional investments.
Must comply with background checks, legal work requirements, and vaccination policies.