Director of Parent Development
18 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our University Relations team as the Executive Director of Parent & Family Development. This key leadership role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to engage parents & families in supporting UC Santa Cruz through philanthropic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Cultivate and steward relationships with parents, understanding their interests and motivations for supporting UC Santa Cruz, leading to gifts supporting the University.
- Build and manage a portfolio of prospective major gift donor families.
- Actively solicit gifts at all levels with a significant emphasis on major gifts ($50K and above).
- Meet dollar and activity metrics set with the leadership of the division.
- Create and support targeted engagement programs and events to involve parents in the university community.
- Travel regularly within assigned regions to meet with prospects and donors.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of annual and campaign-specific fundraising efforts targeting parents.
- Collaborate with the broader Advancement team to integrate parent fundraising into larger university campaigns.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Bachelor's degree or higher and five to seven years or more of combined major gifts and related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A track record of success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
- A dedication to and understanding of the skills required to build relationships with diverse communities.
- A self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and can manage a program with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple units in a large and complex organization.
- Expertise at major or principal gift level activity, primarily related to high-net-worth parent prospects.
- A knowledge of growing and managing teams and individual talent and strategically building and engaging donor/prospect pools.
- A high level of professional maturity and tact in interfacing with executives at the highest levels of the institution while addressing new opportunities with a collegial approach.
- Demonstrated knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to an audience of parents.
- Impeccable writing, presentation skills, and ability to use various technologies.
- A passion for higher education and an understanding of complex institutions.
- A commitment to professional development, learning, and being mentored.
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
We are a welcoming group of ambitious and creative professionals pursuing our mission in support of the university's overarching purpose.
We take our work seriously because we care - but we don't take ourselves too seriously The University Relations culture is lively and dynamic; we value collaboration; and our staff is resourceful, enthusiastic, and hard-working.
We often jump in to help where needed, rolling up our sleeves to get the job done. We dare to approach challenges as opportunities.
We seek creative ways to overcome obstacles, at times with limited resources, while keeping our eye on the objective: helping students achieve their goals, providing crucial public service, and advancing life-changing research and discovery.
We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission.
We are looking for candidates who do great work, and we hope they come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences.
We aspire to build an increasingly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification for the position but possess transferable skills and experiences.
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Scotts Valley, California, United States University of California, Santa Cruz Full timeAbout the RoleThe University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our University Relations team as the Executive Director of Parent & Family Development. This key leadership role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to engage parents & families in supporting UCSC...
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Scotts Valley, California, United States University of California, Santa Cruz Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our University Relations team as the Executive Director of Parent & Family Development. This key leadership role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to engage parents & families in supporting UC Santa Cruz through philanthropic...
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Scotts Valley, California, United States University of California, Santa Cruz Full timeAbout the RoleThe University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a seasoned professional to join our University Relations team as the Executive Director of Parent & Family Development. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to engage parents & families in supporting UC Santa Cruz through...
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