Senior Director, Development

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.
**Please note, this position will be required to initially be on-site with the option of working remotely a designated number of days at a later date/time.**

Department Summary

Position Summary

Advance your career while driving support that develops champions through academic excellence, competitive greatness, and social responsibility. With a strong commitment to achievement, UCLA's sports championship history stands out as one of the most impressive of any university. When you join us as a Senior Director of Development, Athletics, your fundraising expertise, strong engagement abilities and high ambitions will be valued assets to our team as you develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the major and principal giving levels. You will work in close partnership with the Assistant Athletic Director, Development and Executive Senior Associate Athletic Officer/Chief Development Officer to manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors, develop prospect management teams and actively participate in pipeline and principal gift strategy meetings. This is a great opportunity to partner with DIA, UCLA development/ External Affairs peers and leaders, and head coaches, as you build compelling cases for support around transformational gifts and deepen relationships with our donors and prospects. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Explore more and embark on a rewarding career at UCLA dedicated to investing in tomorrow's champions today.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Minimum five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in intercollegiate athletics fundraising and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)

Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)

Prior experience with principal gifts is highly desired. (Preferred)

Prior experience in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)

Prior experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing events. (Required)

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising and various planned giving mechanisms at a major research university or institution of equal complexity. (Required)

Demonstrated knowledge of critical issues in collegiate athletics and familiarity with terminology associated with athletics, fundraising and ticketing. (Required)

Strong communication skills to express both orally and in writing, the mission of the University and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to the Department of Athletics. (Required)

Strong written communication skills and experience developing proposals and giving persuasive presentations. (Required)

Interpersonal skills to build relationships and work harmoniously with a wide variety of internal/external constituents. (Required)

Collaborative skills and experience engaging and bringing key stakeholders - athletic directors, chief executives, donors, leadership volunteers, board members, coaches, etc. - into the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process. (Required)

Ability to be proactive, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at establishing priorities and managing workflow to fulfill objectives and meet goals according to deadlines in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision. (Required)

Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, and other stakeholders/constituents and in the handling and maintenance of confidential donor files/information. (Required)

Engaged, focused and goal oriented with a high level of initiative and energy; resilient with ability to maintain an optimistic outlook. (Required)

Proficiency in Microsoft programs is required as is familiarity with CRM platforms and other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required)

Ability to adhere to and comply with NCAA, Big Ten and University rules and regulations; or equivalent compliance experience. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)

Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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