DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Annual and Special Gifts Program provides leadership, coordination, and support services to help the university meet its mission, strengthens philanthropic support and focuses efforts on the university's highest priorities. Advance your career as a member of the diverse and innovative fundraising team who will build UC Davis' next multi-billion-dollar fundraising campaign.
Development & Alumni Relations (DEVAR) provides leadership in building enduring public trust, understanding, and support for UC Davis and its mission of teaching, research, and public service. DEVAR provides leadership, coordination and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Managing Director of Development of Annual and Special Gifts Program, the Associate Director of Development will identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual prospects capable of making leadership level gifts (gifts from $1,000 to $50,000) and for cultivating a pool of well-qualied prospective donors that may make larger major gifts (which exceed $50,000) for the University's priorities. This is fundraising position focused on the strategic identication, qualication and cultivation of parent prospects with a goal of building and maintaining a pipeline of prospects for the university at large.
The Associate Director of Development of Parent Giving is a skilled fundraising professional with in-depth understanding of the field, who independently performs the full range of responsibilities of a university development officer, analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope, and determines solutions. Using advanced fundraising concepts, may plan, organize, and direct fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. The results of the incumbent's efforts have major impact on overall program goals and assignments and are at both the "leadership annual giving" level ($1,000-$49,999) as well as the "major gifts" level ($50K+), including building and managing a well-documented and active portfolio of individuals, capable of giving $50K or more to secure major gifts, and planned gifts. This position will also solicit annual special gifts from individuals.
This position is metric-driven and expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established through an annual business plan and aligned with the assigned portfolio and DEVAR metric guidelines. This is a fundraising position focused on developing new donor relationships. Guided by a "donor centric" approach, the incumbent will strategically build and steward existing relationships using various communication methods, including in person, video, texting, phone, social media and virtual visits. This position requires good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and works independently, collaboratively, and collegially as part of a diverse, matrix organization.
POSITION INFORMATION
Position to remain open until filled. Initial application review date is April 8, 2024.
Salary Range | $95,900 - $189,900/yr. Departmental Salary Budget is $95,900 - $99,500, commensurate with experience. |
No. of Positions | 1 |
Appointment Type | Career |
Percentage of Time | Full time 100% |
Shift Hours | Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm |
Location | Davis, CA |
Union Representation | No |
Benefits Eligible | Yes |
Apply by Date | April 29, 2024 by 11:59 PM |
This position is based in Davis, CA and may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid schedule.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
Preferred:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Principles of Community
UC Davis is a diverse community comprised of individuals having many perspectives and identities. We come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences, with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value both our individual differences and our common ground. The UC Davis Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that embodies this commitment, and reflects the ideals we seek to uphold.