General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Development, Bourns College of engineering (BCOE) |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced, undraising professional. Plans, schedules, and implements moderate-sized, comprehensive fundraising and alumni relations projects and programs, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, research, et cetera. May coordinate and oversee the work of support staff and/or other professionals. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Development, Bourns College of Engineering, (BCOE) and in coordination with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the incumbent is responsible for planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that will result in the generation of private support including individual and foundation giving for the University with a focus on the Bourns College of Engineering. The Associate Director is responsible for development initiatives aimed at growing a pipeline of leadership annual giving prospects, major gift fundraising and supporting the overall development efforts of the University. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in related area or equivalent combination | Required |
| Advanced degree | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Participates in short and long-range strategic planning. | 5 |
| Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs. | 20 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. | 25 |
| Work strategically with the Senior Director of Development and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects/donors for gifts to meet established fundraising goals and objectives. Work with centralized annual giving staff and the College development team to plan, monitor and evaluate an annual giving program to support the College. Coordinate and manage the College's stewardship plan including mailings, campus events, regional events, and donor visits. Assist with university-wide event planning and implementation. Attend University events and appropriate programs. Maintain donor data with the highest regard for confidentiality and detail using Raiser's Edge software. | 40 |
| Develop detailed gift opportunities tailored to the interests of potential donors. Encourage the active participation of donors and volunteers to ensure their awareness of current needs and objectives of the University. | 5 |
| Devise and oversee the implementation of personalized methods for recognizing and maintaining ongoing contact with current/past donors to ensure donor retention. Maintain donor data with the highest regard for confidentiality and detail using Raisers's Edge software. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques. | Required |
| Working knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, et cetera. | Preferred |
| Good written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the campus and / or medical center and with external constituencies. | Required |
| Good organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. | Required |
| Skill to maintain confidentiality. | Required |
| Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques. | Required |
| Advanced writing skills to independently write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical or narrative reports, correspondence, or proposals. | Preferred |
| Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction, and setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet departmental goals/deadlines. | Required |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | Required |
| Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation with the proven ability to persuade colleagues and donor prospects, while maintaining confidentiality in all matters as they relate to sensitive donor relations issues. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively with supervisor, deans and directors, academic and University Leaders, students and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. | Required |
| Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications. | Required |
| Demonstrated fundraising experience beyond the junior level. | Preferred |
| Experience in coordinating and integrating fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement. Experience in development and/or alumni affairs and/or annual giving. | Preferred |
| Experience with Raiser's Edge or other constituent databases. Experience with exporting/importing data from or to different software applications; and operating knowledge of Internet for data gathering purposes. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |