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Director of Regional Development - Northern California
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201508137521 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
Under general direction of the Senior Director of Regional Development, the Director of Development - Northern California will play an important role in growing the overall donor base and building long-term strategic and resource capacity for the University's general fundraising efforts in Northern California. The Director of regional development will reside in Northern California and will play an important role in growing the overall donor base and building long-term strategic and resource capacity for the University's general fundraising efforts. The Director of Regional Development - Northern California will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors and prospects ($25,000 and above). The incumbent is responsible for building a pipeline of major gift activity, connecting alumni, donors, friends, volunteers and other constituents to the efforts of the campus and, ultimately, for increasing individual gifts to colleges, schools, departments, and programs. This is a two-year, renewable contract position that 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!
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service. We encourage, promote, and secure public and private resources to support: recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; high-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; and leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
Distinguished by sixty years of high-impact research, UC Riverside is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities at home and abroad - air, water, energy, health, transportation, agriculture and more. Recognized as one of the nation's most diverse universities, with more than half of our 21,000+ student population made up of first-generation scholars, Washington Monthly ranked UCR second in the nation (2013) for civic engagement, research and social mobility. A member of the prestigious 10 campus University of California system, we are one of only six campuses named to the New America Foundation's 2013 list of "Next Generation Universities," as well as a Top-35 "Best Value School" according to U.S. News & World Report (2014). The premier world university ranking - the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities - lists UCR among the Top 150 worldwide (2013).
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service. We encourage, promote, and secure public and private resources to support: recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; high-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; and leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
Distinguished by sixty years of high-impact research, UC Riverside is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities at home and abroad - air, water, energy, health, transportation, agriculture and more. Recognized as one of the nation's most diverse universities, with more than half of our 21,000+ student population made up of first-generation scholars, Washington Monthly ranked UCR second in the nation (2013) for civic engagement, research and social mobility. A member of the prestigious 10 campus University of California system, we are one of only six campuses named to the New America Foundation's 2013 list of "Next Generation Universities," as well as a Top-35 "Best Value School" according to U.S. News & World Report (2014). The premier world university ranking - the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities - lists UCR among the Top 150 worldwide (2013).
Minimum Requirements
-Willingness to travel to regional locations on an ongoing basis.
-Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Five years fundraising experience, preferably in higher education environment.
-Demonstrated broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising, working within a major research university environment. Knowledge of University Advancement functions and ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement a program of comparable size and complexity including the ability to envision, plan and articulate future directions and meet the needs of multiple entities.
-Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition.
-Experience with major gift fundraising from foundations, individuals, corporations, and comprehensive campaigns.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, the importance of philanthropy, private gift fundraising, and UCR fundraising goals as it applies to graduate schools and research centers to individuals, groups, corporate and community leaders.
-Ability to work effectively with deans and directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
-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 travel outside of business hours.
-Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Five years fundraising experience, preferably in higher education environment.
-Demonstrated broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising, working within a major research university environment. Knowledge of University Advancement functions and ability to coordinate and integrate fundraising efforts with alumni, media relations and marketing professionals within advancement.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement a program of comparable size and complexity including the ability to envision, plan and articulate future directions and meet the needs of multiple entities.
-Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including cultivation, stewardship and donor recognition.
-Experience with major gift fundraising from foundations, individuals, corporations, and comprehensive campaigns.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, the importance of philanthropy, private gift fundraising, and UCR fundraising goals as it applies to graduate schools and research centers to individuals, groups, corporate and community leaders.
-Ability to work effectively with deans and directors, academic and University leaders and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
-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 travel outside of business hours.
Preferred Qualifications
-Advanced Degree.
-Knowledge of a broad range of academic and institutional issues related to a major research university environment.
-Successful experience with comprehensive campaigns.
-Strong preference for candidates already living in the Northern California region of the United States or willing to move to that region.
-Knowledge of a broad range of academic and institutional issues related to a major research university environment.
-Successful experience with comprehensive campaigns.
-Strong preference for candidates already living in the Northern California region of the United States or willing to move to that region.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview