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University of California - Irvine

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.