General Information
| Job Description | ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SPEC 5 | Working Title | Senior Director of Foundation and Donor Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000456 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 05/29/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 006299 | ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SPEC 3 | 1 |
| 006301 | ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SUPV 2 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. |
Custom Scope
| Having wide-ranging experience, administers, oversees, or performs work involved in establishing and maintaining the highest level relationships between the institution and its many alumni and other constituents, including the general public, and various other relevant publics or interest groups, which may include internal, external, domestic and foreign audiences. Constituencies typically include the most influential or powerful institutional publics or special interest groups. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to and working with the Executive Director of Foundation and Donor Relations (ED), the Senior Director of Foundation and Donor Relations (Sr. Director) will conceptualize, plan, implement, coordinate, and monitor several of UC Riverside's Foundation and Donor Relations initiatives. The Sr. Director will serve as the lead staff for the Foundation Stewardship Committee, the production and distribution of endowed and current use fund reports, writing of correspondence for the Chancellor and other senior staff, will assist in the planning and implementation of Foundation Board of Trustee meetings, and the gift agreement approval process. In tandem with the ED will manage the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of a thoughtful and creative donor recognition program that will focus on UC Riverside's principal donors. The Sr. Director will interact with and build relationships with key UC Riverside donors and University leadership. |
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
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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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Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development for alumni and other key constituencies. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
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60 |
Conceives, plans and implements large-scale local, regional and national alumni events. Supervises, volunteers, recruits and other event staff to ensure successful outcomes.
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20 |
Having wide-ranging experience, administers, oversees, or performs work involved in establishing and maintaining the highest level relationships between the institution alumni and its many other key constituents, including the general public, and various other relevant publics or interest groups, which may include internal, external, domestic and foreign audiences. Constituencies typically include the most influential or powerful institutional publics or special interest groups.
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20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Expert, thorough, in-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the campus, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, infrastructure, history, long-range strategic plans, current issues of concern, accomplishments and awards. | Required |
| Expert knowledge and understanding of general issues in higher education and campus specific issues. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of alumni, internal and external constituencies, including their composition and areas of concern. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of the principles and concepts of building and maintaining effective relationships with alumni and key constituencies to achieve institutional goals and objectives. | Required |
| Expert level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including attentive listening skills and skill to ascertain constituency perception. | Required |
| Expert skill to quickly identify and develop strategies to effectively communicate the institution's message. | Required |
| Expert level analytical and decision-making skills, sound judgment and highly developed political acumen. | Required |
| Expert skill to recognize potential areas of constituency concern and skill to effectively address, resolve and/or mitigate problems or issues. | Required |
| Experience in foundation and donor relations in a higher education institution. | Preferred |
| Strong writing skills for use in pieces for a variety of audiences. | Required |
| Prior experience in planning and executing communications and marketing support for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Preferred |
| Proven success at fundraising by developing and implementing strategic plans that incorporate a concise definition of goals, targeted audiences, and strategies in-line with institution goals | Preferred |
| Successful supervision of a team and experience in managing high level donors, volunteers and board members. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |