General Information
| Payroll Title | DIR | Title Code | 000245 | Grade/Step | 2 | Working Title | Director, Foundation Relations |
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| Department Name | Development | Supervisor | Bryan A Carlson | Department Head | Nguyen, Hieu T |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Items Used
| General Office Equipment |
Position Purpose
| Under the direction of the Executive Director of Foundation Relations (Development unit), the Director of Foundation Relations: aligns fundraising activities with the vision, goals and priorities of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Incumbent will provide high-level support and counsel, manage prospects, work with central development colleagues on partner strategy, and serve as liaison with appropriate campus departments (colleges, schools, university libraries, student affairs, extension, etc.) to grant-making foundations and relevant government agencies. The responsibilities of the Director of Foundation Relations will be in support of programs across the campus, focusing more closely on assigned units under the direction of the Executive Director. The Director for Foundation Relations is also expected to be visible within the UCR academic and development communities. This is a two-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Cultivation/Solicitation | 75 |
| Facilitates and manages high level external relationships with grant-making foundations and governmental agencies consistent with the vision and priorities of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Collaborates on campus development effort in the area of foundation relations in assigned areas. Leads and supports faculty in the process of grant-writing, budget preparation, proposal submission, and stewardship reporting. Works closely with deans, faculty, and administration to develop funding opportunities for UCR programs from private grant-making organizations Collaboratively develops and implements initiatives for the campus around the cultivation and solicitation of major foundations. Assists the Executive Director, Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and other senior leadership in developing and implementing policies, objectives, and goals for the campus-wide development effort with grant-making foundations. |
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| Counsel/Coordination | 15 |
| Provides counsel to the deans/directors and college/school/program-based development directors in the cultivation and solicitation of foundations. Frequently work closely with various faculty and senior campus administrators, especially the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, and the deans to develop opportunities and proposals for private support. Works with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Associate Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development to develop and coordinate targeted campaigns for the campus in alignment with the UCR 2020 document and strategic faculty cluster hiring plans, including designated high priorities for research. |
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| Other Duties | 10 |
| Serves as a member of comprehensive campaign planning and implementation committees, as assigned. Manages a portfolio of high-level foundation prospects with campus interests. |
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Minimum Requirements
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| Bachelor's degree in a related field. |
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| Four to six years of experience in fundraising or research administration, preferably in higher education. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising, preferably within a major research university environment. |
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| Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for comprehensive fund-granting agency engagement strategies with research universities. |
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| Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Ability to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective partner organizations. |
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| 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. |
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| Skill in communicating effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, about partnerships with universities in general and in particular as it applies to UCR. Demonstrated exceptional writing ability is required, especially as it pertains to writing competitive peer-reviewed grant proposals. |
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| Experience and success in collaborating in a complex development program within a major university. Deep understanding of academic, research and education functions and operation principles of a major research university. |
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| Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with deans and directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve revenue generation goals. Ability to work effectively with faculty and program directors from various academic backgrounds in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating programs. |
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| Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals from various status ranks from diverse institutional and community sectors to achieve common objectives. |
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| Successful experience using a broad range of communication methods to shape management initiatives and build alliances and partnerships. |
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Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree. |
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Knowledge of a broad range of academic and institutional issues related to a major research university environment. |
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Experience with fundraising in capital and comprehensive campaigns. |
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| Posted Position Purpose |
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| Under the direction of the Executive Director of Foundation Relations (Development unit), the Director of Foundation Relations: aligns fundraising activities with the vision, goals and priorities of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. Incumbent will provide high-level support and counsel, manage prospects, work with central development colleagues on partner strategy, and serve as liaison with appropriate campus departments (colleges, schools, university libraries, student affairs, extension, etc.) to grant-making foundations and relevant government agencies. The responsibilities of the Director of Foundation Relations will be in support of programs across the campus, focusing more closely on assigned units under the direction of the Executive Director. The Director for Foundation Relations is also expected to be visible within the UCR academic and development communities. This is a two-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. We recruit experienced and talented individuals with a passion for higher education and a history of high performance. Sound like you? Apply today! |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| -Bachelor's degree in a related field. -Four to six years of experience in fundraising or research administration, preferably in higher education. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising, preferably within a major research university environment. -Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for comprehensive fund-granting agency engagement strategies with research universities. -Skill in communicating effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, about partnerships with universities in general and in particular as it applies to UCR. Demonstrated exceptional writing ability is required, especially as it pertains to writing competitive peer-reviewed grant proposals. -Experience and success in collaborating in a complex development program within a major university. Deep understanding of academic, research and education functions and operation principles of a major research university. -Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition. Ability to direct the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective partner organizations. -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. -Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with deans and directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve revenue generation goals. Ability to work effectively with faculty and program directors from various academic backgrounds in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating programs. -Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals from various status ranks from diverse institutional and community sectors to achieve common objectives. -Successful experience using a broad range of communication methods to shape management initiatives and build alliances and partnerships. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| -Advanced degree. -Knowledge of a broad range of academic and institutional issues related to a major research university environment. -Experience with fundraising in capital and comprehensive campaigns. |