Executive Director of Development, Health Advancement
- Employer
- University of California, Irvine
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Oct 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Health
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Summary:
In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UCI has become internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends. Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the university is able to share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions in research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
The Executive Director of Development (EDOD), Health Advancement
for Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI) and Stem Research Center is
a senior-level development professional who manages a large and
complex fundraising program with complex constituencies and
programs through a large professional staff, including both
fundraising and non-fundraising professionals and related
administrative support staff. The EDOD works collaboratively with
physicians to secure significant philanthropic investments to
support their respective programs. The EDOD is responsible for
managing a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors and the
incumbent's effectiveness will be evaluated on the ability to
achieve financial goals and meet individual and group metrics for
the team under management. The EDOD will serve as a member of the
Health Advancement leadership team and is also expected to be a
highly collaborative colleague within University Advancement.
Job Opening ID: 23261
Working Title: Executive Director of Development, Health
Advancement
Department: Health Advancement
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000466
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: Varies
Employee Class: Career
Required:
At least ten years of successful
professional development and/or fundraising related experience,
preferably in an academic healthcare institution • Experience-based
knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising for
comprehensive research university, including the ability to direct
a complex development program • Proven track record of success in
principal gift fundraising at a complex, higher education research
or academic healthcare institution • Experienced in operating under
a prospect moves-management system that utilizes a central database
• Documented success personally implementing sophisticated,
multi-year cultivation strategies that leverage a
relationship-building and moves-management approach leading to
successful gift closure • Demonstrated achievement in securing
philanthropic investments • Demonstrable experience in stewardship
plans leading to additional investments • Experience in campaign
planning is desired.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including principles, concepts, techniques and procedures. Advanced knowledge of design and implementation of identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and techniques. Advanced skills to conceive, design, implement and evaluate effective fundraising programs. Advanced knowledge of leadership and management principles, concepts, techniques, etc. Advanced knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, its achievements, vision, mission, goals, objectives and issues of concern both on campus and / or medical center as well as in higher education, research and medical care or clinical operations. Advanced leadership / management skills, including skills to select, train, mentor, motivate and evaluate all levels of staff. Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies. Advanced skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising objectives. Advanced political acumen skills. Advanced strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical and persuasion / negotiation skills. Advanced marketing skills. Strong collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone Collaborative in nature knowing that many donors' interests involve multiple parts of the university. Ability to work independently with both School and institutional goals in mind Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible Ability to effectively manage complex situations involving multiple and sometimes competing constituencies. Strong people management skills to effectively recruit, engage, manage and develop a professional development team. Ability to represent the institution professionally, externally and internally Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials. Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans.
Preferred:
Advanced degree preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or comparable a donor/prospect database system.
Special Conditions Required:
May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments.• Local, regional, and national travel is required. • Must possess a valid California driver license and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal
contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the
work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work
under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.
The University of California, Irvine 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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with
disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact
Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.
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