Senior Director of Development (Fundraiser 5)
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development-VMC, the Senior Director of Development-VMC will be responsible for supporting fundraising programs for the School of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on securing philanthropic support for the two veterinary medical center campaigns (Davis, San Diego).
The goals are to operationalize a program that builds a pipeline of grateful client prospects, alumni and friends of the school engages clinicians, administrators, volunteers and others in the grateful client process. Support, and service as project lead where assigned, the implementation and coordination of the VMC Campaigns, under director of the Executive Director of Development-VMC, acting as lead. Work with VMTH and Hobbs Center leaders and staff, to assist in the implementation of the grateful client fundraising pipeline and have daily physical presence in the hospital (at least four days/week).
This position will work closely with development team members and VMTH and Hobbs Center teams ensuring synergy and strategic involvement in VMC campaigns, disseminating up-to-date information and resources. Prepare and deliver presentations, speeches, and reports as needed to a variety of audiences to increase awareness of the program.
Assist in coordinating fundraising training within VMTH and Hobbs Center. Collaborate with communications and others to develop and distribute materials for the veterinary medical campaign.
Identifies new donor prospects through researching background information on potential donors, engaging with faculty and staff for referrals and developing materials, marketing plans, and organizing related programs/events; cultivates, stewards, and solicit donor prospects. Develop relationships,build trust and create working partnership with research, faculty, client services, Chiefs of Service, executive leadership and staff of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) and Hobbs Center to help with the generation of high net-worth leads and identification of major and principal gift prospects in order to help reach individual fundraising goals and that of the unit.
Under broad direction from the Executive Director of Development-VMC, serves as a critical member of the School of Veterinary Medicine development team. Ensures a high level of effectiveness and service and works in concert with all UC Davis Development colleagues. The division of Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) and the School of Veterinary Medicine embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgment of historical and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community, we are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture.
A dedicated fundraiser, the Senior Director of Development-VMC is required, at minimum, to secure 120 face-to-face donor visits per year, with a minimum of supervision. As a communications expert, the incumbent is an excellent listener with exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative work style. As such, the incumbent possesses the skills and ability to draft correspondence, phone calls and engage all communication channels in order to personally conduct proactive outreach to prospects. Highly organized, strategic and self-motivated, the incumbent, utilizing the UC Davis Prospect Management services and systems, will work to identify potential new donor prospects who will then be personally visited and either qualified face-to-face for continued cultivation, or disqualified as a major gift prospect.
Success as a fundraiser at UC Davis requires the incumbent to also be a collaborative team player who adheres to the university's Principles of Community and complies with UC Davis Development policies. The Senior Director of Development-VMC is a part of the larger development organization and will report to an experienced and dedicated team manager who provides support, training and guidance. With a commitment to employee development and talent retention, additional training, professional development, career and mentoring opportunities are offered as we elevate UC Davis to one of the nation's top development and alumni relations organizations".
Apply By Date
10/30/2024at 11:59pm; Initial Application Review date is 9/24/2024.
Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time. Position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Significant knowledge of, and experience in, all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations including advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Demonstrated advanced experience in fundraising as a successful major gift officer, including experience in developing proposals and successfully soliciting funds from individuals, foundations and corporations, preferably in a higher education environment; or equivalent transferrable professional experience including strategic relationship development and portfolio management; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Expert professional knowledge of and skills in strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, persuasion/negotiation skills and marketing skills in order to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent political acumen skills, to build and maintain effective working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in working with human health hospital fundraising or veterinary hospital fundraising, university-level alumni or other donor constituency groups. Includes creating and implementing group-specific communications, organizing and managing group meetings (in person and/or virtual) and resolving group conflict in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated Project Management skills to successfully operationalize a grateful client program and support, and serve as project lead where assigned, in the implementation and coordination of the VMC Campaigns.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Excellent knowledge of the campus, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives, applicable policies, infrastructure and current issues of concern for higher education generally.
- Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying diversity, equity and inclusion to one's work. A profound belief in the value of a diverse workforce and a desire to achieve goals through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a diverse group of department and campus constituencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Execution of Major & Principal Gift Fundraising programs: 70%
- Development Operations & Program Management: 20%
- Development Communications: 10%
Department Overview
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.
Department Specific Job Scope
The mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine-ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2020) and #2 in the world by QS World University Rankings (2021) -is to advance the health of animals, people and the environment. The School of Veterinary Medicine serves the people of California by providing educational, research, clinical service, and public service programs of the highest quality to advance the health and care of animals, the health of the environment, and public health, and to contribute to the economy.
The Office of Development advances the teaching, research, and public service of the School of Veterinary Medicine by increasing the amount of private financial support available to the School and its faculty to continue building on this excellence. The development team's primary fundraising focus is the Veterinary Medical Center Campaigns and the strategic initiatives of the school, and this position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser classification.
Position Information
- Departmental Budgeted Salary/Pay Scale: $120,000 - $140,000
- Full Salary Range for Fundraiser 5: $103,500 - $216, 500
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: 26
- UC Job Title: Fundraiser 5
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Location: Vet Med Student Services & Administration
- Union Representation: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Hybrid
- H1-B Eligible: No
Eligible For Referral Payment
No
Benefits
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- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- For eligible roles, UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
- UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Work Environment
- Access to reliable transportation required.
- Work occasional overtime to meet operational needs. Must be willing to travel in & out of California and work occasional evenings and weekends to attend fundraising events and to meet operational needs.
- Work in medical environment.
- Hybrid work week available: In person minimum four days/week, ability to work remote one day/week.
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
- UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgment of historical and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community, we are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture.
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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