General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 3 | Working Title | Associate Director of Development, Athletics |
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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, etc. 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, and in close coordination with the Sr. Director of Development, Athletics and the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development (ADOD) will serve as a key member of UC Riverside's development team, supporting and furthering the priorities and fundraising goals of UC Riverside's Intercollegiate Athletics program. Using skills as a seasoned, experienced fundraising professional the ADOD will work in close collaboration with the Central Annual Giving team to implement, manage, and grow giving through the Athletic Association program. Working with the Athletics Development department they will qualify, cultivate and steward both annual giving and major gift donors to help grow our donor pipeline, prepare fundraising proposals and presentations, and collaborate with colleagues in University Advancement to increase support of UC Riverside Athletics. |
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
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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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, etc. | 15 |
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. | 5 |
| Develops strategies within existing policy guidelines. Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning. | 5 |
| Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs. | 5 |
| Designs, organizes, and implements special events and has direct interaction with alumni and other donor. | 5 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met. | 5 |
| Work strategically with the Sr. Director of Development and the Director of Development, to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects/donors for gifts to meet established fundraising goals and objectives. Participates in short and long-range strategic planning. Work with centralized annual giving staff and the Athletics development team to plan, monitor and evaluate an annual giving program to support the priorities of athletics. Assist with development related University and Athletics event planning and implementation. Attend University events and appropriate programs. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Required |
| Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and project management skills. | Required |
| Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. | Required |
| Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. | Required |
| Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. | 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. | Required |
| Demonstrated fundraising experience beyond the junior level. | Preferred |
| Ability to work effectively with supervisors, coaches, colleagues, 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 |
| 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 |
| Skill in evaluating and analyzing data and information to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and formulating logical and objective conclusions or recommendations. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet departmental goals/deadlines. | Required |
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 |