General Information
| Job Description | FUNDRAISER 4 | Working Title | Director of Development, College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences |
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| Job Code | 000462 | Grade | 25 |
| Department Name | Development - D01188 | Department Head | Marie Schultz |
| Supervisor | Emily Rankin | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Using advanced fundraising concepts, plans, organizes, and directs complex large-scale fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. Results have major impact on overall program goals and assignments and are typically at the "major gifts" or "corporate/foundation relations" level, including managing portfolios of donors capable of giving gifts of an agreed upon amount. May oversee work of professional and/or subordinate staff. May attend functions, meetings and serve on internal/external committees as a location representative. Position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each specialization. |
Department Custom Scope
| This position is eligible for hybrid accommodations until 9/2022 with a longer-term hybrid option considered. Under the leadership of the Assistant Dean for Development and in close collaboration with the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), the Director of Development (DoD) develops and executes long- and short-term strategies to grow the college's philanthropic pipeline and secure annual, major, and in-kind donations from organizations that will benefit critical projects, research programs, equipment needs, and student success. Primary areas of focus for the DoD are scholarships, endowments, and graduate student fellowships. The DoD manages approximately 150 prospective donors and travels locally and statewide frequently for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship purposes. They arrange appropriate opportunities for key faculty and academic leadership to meet with prospective donors and works collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals. The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences' 20 departments comprise the college's three divisions led by Divisional Deans. The structure allows students and faculty to explore across a broad range of disciplines and examine the diverse dimension of social and historical life and human meaning. UCR development places a high value on collaboration and active participation in professional development. Please note: all university development officers sign three-year renewable contracts which include the same employee benefits afforded career employees. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. |
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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| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Three years of experience working with deans, key faculty, and academic leadership. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
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| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Develops and manages dynamic portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects for gifts in the agreed upon range. May include corporate and foundation prospects.
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45 |
Qualify major gift prospects and solicit gifts directly.
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20 |
Results have a major impact on the overall goals of the/program.
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10 |
Plans, organizes, and directs large-scale, fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. May serve as an expert or lead development professional in a specific academic discipline.
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5 |
| May oversee the work of professional and support staff involved in the implementation of multi-component fundraising programs. | 5 |
| May attend functions, meetings and serve on internal/external committees as a representative of the location. | 5 |
| Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met and implements program activities to achieve these goals. . | 5 |
| Analyzes needs and assists in the creation of strategic plans for fundraising and other advancement programs. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills. | Required |
| Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. | Required |
| Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts. | Required |
| Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare generally. Advanced working of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure. | Required |
| Exceptional skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private gift fundraising in general and in particular as it applies to UCR. | Preferred |
| Exceptional organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. | 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 |
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: Yes |