Office of Institutional Advancement

UMBC’s Office of Institutional Advancement supports the University’s mission and strategic priorities in a variety of ways, including telling the UMBC story through brand, stories and design; building partnerships with community stakeholders; and fundraising to support students, faculty, alumni and programs.

OIA launched a divisional Diversity and Inclusion Initiative in 2018. The goal of the initiative is for OIA to be more intentional in our efforts to reflect UMBC’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Engaging deeply in work to improve diversity and inclusion can be challenging, but doing this work thoughtfully and sincerely is essential to creating a truly supportive, positive work environment for all. In fact, it is in those challenging moments—such as when we’re confronting stereotypes or unconscious bias—that opportunities for growth present themselves.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $95,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

The primary role of the Development Officer is to secure investment from generous donors for the institution's top priorities. The DO will be responsible for in-depth knowledge of giving opportunities in STEM schools (a particular area of focus will be finalized depending on candidate background and interest), centers and offered by the institution as a whole. The DO will collaborate across schools and units where donors have multiple interests and giving priorities. The DO regularly reports on the major gift portfolio and activity to the Major Gift team, Deans, Department Chairs and other leaders. The DO may partner with other gift officers across the units to solicit funds for priority programs and initiatives.  

Two positions are available: One DO will focus on the College of Engineering and Information Technology. The other DO will focus on the College of Mathematical and Natural Sciences.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven major gift experience and success including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects/donors at the five- and six-figure range (2 years)
• Superior interpersonal and listening skills and the proven ability to collaborate as well as build strong working relationships with colleagues across the campus to achieve fundraising results
• Experience with complex multi-unit proposals and gifts requiring work with senior academic/program leaders (2 years)
• Facile with analyzing data, preparing reports/metrics and reporting on results (1 year)
• Experience working in a complex institution (example working across divisions and units) while maintaining professionalism, collegiality and collaboration (2 years)
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging through supporting institutional priorities and expressing workplace values for DEIB
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to articulate a compelling case for philanthropic support
• Must be detailed, deadline oriented, goal oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects within tight schedules
• Comfort with technology and data management
• Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals

• Master's Degree and/or Certification preferred (CFRE or Philanthropic Advisor)
• Experience raising funds from donors in a technical environment (engineering, science, research)
• Experience working with prospects/donors at the six- and/or seven-figure range
• Complex principal gift experience in a related field (major gifts, principal gifts, planned giving, higher education, nonprofit)
• Planned giving experience
• Proven principal gift experience managing prospects on behalf of senior institutional leaders
• Experience with higher education donors including alumni from Engineering, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Student Life and other areas
• Experience with Athletic giving programs and donors
• Experience with multi-year campaigns, fundraising events and giving societies
• Experience working in higher education with academic and program leadership
• Experience with complex project management in support of development activity (complex proposals, major events, etc.)
• Volunteer management (or management in support of top institutional leaders) with major gifts, principal gifts and/or development committees (2 years)

A background check will be required.  

Upload a cover letter, which preferred focus and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.