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UC Irvine · 2 days ago

Associate Director of Development, Samueli School of Engineering (Hybrid)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$88K/yr - $106K/yr

3+ years exp

UC Irvine is a prestigious member of the Association of American Universities, known for its academic achievement and innovation. The Associate Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Development team to lead fundraising initiatives and secure significant philanthropic support for the Samueli School of Engineering, with a goal of raising $500,000 annually in gifts.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Qualification, cultivation, and solicitation, of new and existing donors

Donor engagement

Meeting metrics

Development and coordination of fundraising programs

Development of collateral material

Presentations

Newsletters

Stewardship

Coordination of leadership meetings

Perform coordination of complex duties that engages with confidential and sensitive information of a broad scope related to donor relations, annual and major gift fundraising, and public relations

Manage and implement the annual fund

Solicit leadership annual fund donations

Solicit major gifts

Lead stewardship of events organized for targeted donors and stakeholders

Organize additional events for donors and high profile constituents

Qualification

FundraisingDonor relationsPublic relationsSalesforceProject managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal communicationCritical thinkingConfidentialityTeam-oriented

Required

Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques

Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies

Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials

Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and project management skills

Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality

Understanding of academic, research and education functions and operating principals of a major research university

Ability to work independently with department, school and institutional goals in mind

Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving multiple and sometimes competing constituencies

Skill in communicating persuasively, both orally and in writing, about private philanthropy in general and in particular as it applies to UCI

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training