Senior Director of Development

2 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Development to join our team at UC San Diego. As a key member of our Advancement department, you will be responsible for planning and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, and solicit major and principal gift prospects and donors for the Jacobs School of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic solicitation fundraising plans to achieve institutional and academic goals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, faculty, and staff.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Advancement and the campus to achieve fundraising goals.
  • Supervise and mentor direct reports and provide work direction to the full team as appropriate.
  • Prepare written and oral presentations to current and prospective donors and lead and partner on philanthropic strategies and activities.
Requirements
  • Proven success as a development officer in a highly sophisticated donor-centered fund-raising environment.
  • Demonstrated success at fundraising by developing and implementing strategic solicitation fundraising plans that incorporate a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences, and strategies in-line with institution and academic goals in higher education.
  • Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
  • Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
  • Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the full spectrum of development, including gift policies, solicitations, stewardship, donor recognition, and administration.
  • Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team.
  • Proven administrative ability to provide lead direction to staff and volunteers in accomplishing established goals and objectives and maintain office activities with respect to established procedures and guidelines.
What We Offer

UC San Diego offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $170,000, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ucsd.edu.



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