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Director of Development, Anderson School of Management (HYBRID)
Development - Anderson School of Management
Development - Anderson School of Management
Working Title : Director of Development, Anderson School of Management (HYBRID)
Department : Development - Anderson School of Management
Reports To : Senior Director of Development
Supervises : Professional & Support staff
Salary : Up to $125,000
Payroll Classification: Fundraiser 4 ()
Req Nbr : 10886
Position Summary
As the Director of Development for the UCLA Anderson School of Management, your major gift fundraising expertise, strategic abilities and high ambitions will contribute to our renowned reputation at the forefront of research, teaching, and service and as a leader among leaders. As part of one of the most prestigious business schools in the world and an innovator in management education and research, you will be challenged and empowered every day as you work alongside dedicated colleagues to drive support for important programs, accomplished faculty, and intellectually inquisitive students from all backgrounds. When you join us as our Director of Development, you will be a valued member of the UCLA Anderson team, supported by leadership and will receive the tools and inspiration to grow and make significant achievements as part of our environment of excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Serving as the Director of Development, UCLA Anderson School of Management, you will work with the Senior Director of Development, to plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program that reflects the priorities of UCLA Anderson School of Management. You will develop and manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects, primarily located in Los Angeles County, with the opportunity to manage additional regions both in and out of the state. In this role, you will also work closely with UCLA Anderson School of Management leadership, staff, and your colleagues on Anderson’s development & alumni relations teams to gain knowledge of programs, areas of expertise and space needs, determine market feasibility for priorities and provide leadership, assistance, advice and counsel on fundraising strategies and initiatives.
Qualifications
Department : Development - Anderson School of Management
Reports To : Senior Director of Development
Supervises : Professional & Support staff
Salary : Up to $125,000
Payroll Classification: Fundraiser 4 ()
Req Nbr : 10886
Position Summary
As the Director of Development for the UCLA Anderson School of Management, your major gift fundraising expertise, strategic abilities and high ambitions will contribute to our renowned reputation at the forefront of research, teaching, and service and as a leader among leaders. As part of one of the most prestigious business schools in the world and an innovator in management education and research, you will be challenged and empowered every day as you work alongside dedicated colleagues to drive support for important programs, accomplished faculty, and intellectually inquisitive students from all backgrounds. When you join us as our Director of Development, you will be a valued member of the UCLA Anderson team, supported by leadership and will receive the tools and inspiration to grow and make significant achievements as part of our environment of excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Serving as the Director of Development, UCLA Anderson School of Management, you will work with the Senior Director of Development, to plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program that reflects the priorities of UCLA Anderson School of Management. You will develop and manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects, primarily located in Los Angeles County, with the opportunity to manage additional regions both in and out of the state. In this role, you will also work closely with UCLA Anderson School of Management leadership, staff, and your colleagues on Anderson’s development & alumni relations teams to gain knowledge of programs, areas of expertise and space needs, determine market feasibility for priorities and provide leadership, assistance, advice and counsel on fundraising strategies and initiatives.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of three years of fundraising experience. Prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development may be considered.
2. Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity.
3. Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events.
4. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity.
5. Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity.
6. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals.
7. Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization.
8. Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs.
9. Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
10. Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA Anderson School of Management; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness.
11. Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports.
12. Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information.
13. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies.
14. Ability to travel and work some weekends and/or evenings as needed.
15. Bachelor’s 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.