General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Assistant Director of Development, UCR School of Business |
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| Job Code | 007547 | Grade | 23 |
| 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, fundraising 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 direction of the Senior Director for Development, UCR School of Business the Assistant Director for Development, is responsible for management and implementation of activities including fundraising and stewardship events, development communications, gift processing, and data projects. The primary areas of responsibility include coordinating day-to-day operations associated with annual giving and major gift/campaign activities including managing timelines, budgets, gift administrations, prospect management, and special events. The incumbent will assist in the 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 in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising and alumni relations projects and program, including specific fundraising programs such as annual fund, alumni relations, search, et cetera.
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20 |
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and/or stewards donors.
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40 |
| Provides analysis and information of complex results or activities, and makes recommendations to upper management for program changes or development of new programs as required. | 10 |
Designs, organizes, and implements special events.
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10 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. Participates in short and long-range strategic planning. Work with central annual giving staff and the College development team to plan, monitor and evaluate an annual giving program to support the priorities of the College. Assist with development related University and College event planning and implementation. Attend University events and appropriate programs. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques. | Preferred |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Proven computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, and reports using Word, Access, Excel, or other software applications. | Required |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | Preferred |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Advanced writing skills to independently write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical or narrative reports, correspondence, or proposals. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of and experience with advancement and/or higher education. | Preferred |
| Experience in development and/or alumni affairs and/or annual giving. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |