OPEN POSITION
Associate Vice Chancellor, Development (HYBRID)
Development
Development
Working Title : Associate Vice Chancellor, Development (HYBRID)
Department : Development
Reports To : Vice Chancellor, External Affairs
Supervises : Professional and Support Staff
Salary : $400,000 - $500,000
Payroll Classification: Fundraising Manager 4 ()
Req Nbr : 10273
Position Summary
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Development (AVC) is responsible for the comprehensive management of fundraising, campaigns, and external relations activities. The AVC oversees these fundraising areas: Individual Giving; Gift Planning, Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy; Scholarships & Student Support Initiatives; Professional Schools; the UCLA College; International Institute; and UCLA Extension. The AVC also oversees donor engagement, comprised of donor relations, prospect management and data analytics, development events, gift policy, campaign content and creative and campaign management.
Primary Responsibilities
This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, and is a member of the External Affairs senior leadership committee, made up of Development, Alumni Affairs, Government & Community Relations, and Advancement Services. Additionally, the AVC is the key liaison to the UCLA Foundation philanthropy committee, as well as serving on several UCLA campus-wide leadership committees. Within this large inclusive program of external outreach, the AVC is directly’ responsible for the design and strategic planning process for the development program and its various components. In partnership, the AVC will oversee the planning, direction and evaluation of all special and campus-wide fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications
Department : Development
Reports To : Vice Chancellor, External Affairs
Supervises : Professional and Support Staff
Salary : $400,000 - $500,000
Payroll Classification: Fundraising Manager 4 ()
Req Nbr : 10273
Position Summary
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Development (AVC) is responsible for the comprehensive management of fundraising, campaigns, and external relations activities. The AVC oversees these fundraising areas: Individual Giving; Gift Planning, Foundation Relations & Corporate Philanthropy; Scholarships & Student Support Initiatives; Professional Schools; the UCLA College; International Institute; and UCLA Extension. The AVC also oversees donor engagement, comprised of donor relations, prospect management and data analytics, development events, gift policy, campaign content and creative and campaign management.
Primary Responsibilities
This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, and is a member of the External Affairs senior leadership committee, made up of Development, Alumni Affairs, Government & Community Relations, and Advancement Services. Additionally, the AVC is the key liaison to the UCLA Foundation philanthropy committee, as well as serving on several UCLA campus-wide leadership committees. Within this large inclusive program of external outreach, the AVC is directly’ responsible for the design and strategic planning process for the development program and its various components. In partnership, the AVC will oversee the planning, direction and evaluation of all special and campus-wide fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications
1. Senior executive experience managing complex, multi-faceted organizations; expert knowledge of leadership and management principles, concepts and techniques.
2. A minimum of 15 years’ increasingly responsible development experience, including leadership experience in a comprehensive campaign of significant size and scope.
3. Demonstrated experience building strong and enduring relationships between and among prospects/donors and the institution, including the full range of development activity: annual funds, major and principal giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and support structures such as prospect research, donor relations, stewardship, development events and gift policy.
4. Expert experience in identification, cultivation and engagement of volunteer leadership, board development, and management in public and/or non-profit entities.
5. Expert leadership and management skills to include significant experience supervising executive, professional, and technical personnel; staff management background to include hiring, evaluation, motivation, discipline, and appropriate delegation.
6. Experience constructing and administering budgets and programs.
7. Experience in large, complex hierarchical environments, preferably in a higher education setting with expert level skills to meet fundraising goals and objectives.
8. Understanding of, and preferably experience with, institutionally-related foundations.
9. Expert knowledge of and ability to design and implement complex donor identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and techniques.
10. Expert level skill and demonstrated success in design and implementation of short- and long-term plans to achieve organizational goals to include expert skills to conceive design, implement and evaluate effective fundraising programs.
11. Strength in conceiving, assessing/evaluating, integrating, and leading innovative and effective programs with other existing activities and ensuring that they support the mission, vision, goal and objectives of the organization.
12. Expert level political acumen and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a variety of constituencies and multiple interests to define and achieve organizational objectives.
13. Superior analytical skills and ability to frame complex issues and problems to seek optimal solutions that serve the best interests of the organization and institution.
14. Expert strategic planning, critical thinking and persuasion skills.
15. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, coaching, and persuasive communication techniques and approaches.
16. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and delegate.
17. Ability to travel and work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
18. Master’s/Advanced degree is preferred.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.