Director of Development, Math, Life & Physical Sciences
Development
Summary of Job Details
This University Major Gifts Officer serves as the Director of Development for the Sciences (Math, Life and Physical Sciences in the College of Letters and Science) and other collaborative fund-raising initiatives. Works to optimize philanthropic support for key fund-raising initiatives, in response to academic priorities established by the Dean of the Sciences and select affiliated program directors. As a member of the Development Office staff, fund-raising efforts are devoted primarily to engineering and science initiatives (90%), with the remaining time (10%) to other University initiatives, as appropriate. Focuses approximately seventy percent time on fund-raising activities to identify, cultivate and close gifts in the $25,000 - $1M+ range with a major focus on identifying new prospects for identified funding priorities. Focuses thirty percent on other activities related to fund raising and administrative duties such as coordinating and executing aspects of the Sciences development program. Coordinates and executes planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals (alumni parents and friends), corporations and foundations primarily located throughout California. Works personally with donor prospects and supports the Deans, faculty and volunteers in prospect relationships when appropriate, in order to maximize philanthropic support for the Sciences and UC Santa Barbara, raising gifts to meet identified fundraising priorities. Director works to ensure that all aspects of his/her development program are internally consistent, thematically related, and compatible with the policies and priorities of the relevant Academic units, Development Office and University. Travels to key regions such as the Bay Area and Southern California at a minimum of 25 days per year.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
4-6 yrs of major gift experience, raising five-, six- and seven-figure gifts.
Ability to articulate the case for higher education, and UCSB's sciences programs.
Effective verbal communication skills to make persuasive oral presentations to colleagues, internal and external constituencies, and to plan and conduct participatory meetings, to gain acceptance of decisions, and to advise and collaborate with others.
Demonstrated skill at gift negotiation and gift solicitation to engage complex and sophisticated individual, corporate, and foundation donors toward significant philanthropic outcomes.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Must maintain a valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program.
This is an annually renewable contract position with no limit on total duration.
Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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Application review begins 5/24/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #68848