Director of Development, Neurological Institute
- Employer
- University of California, San Diego
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Jun 14, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with University
of California San Diego in the search for a Director of
Development, Neurological Institute.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Development, the
Director of Development, Neurological Institute will secure major
gifts ($100,000 and above) for the Neurological Institute, and
other related priorities as identified by Health Sciences
leadership. The Director of Development will be responsible for
managing a portfolio in various stages of identification,
qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Special
emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing strategies for
successful solicitations and building strategic relationships with
academic and medical center faculty and staff. Due to the sensitive
nature of the fundraising priorities, the Director of Development
will be skilled in communicating confidential information and
engaging grateful patients within compliance standards. The
Director of Development will staff Neurological Institute
leadership and partner with the Chairs of Neurosciences and
Neurological Surgery in the development of department strategy
while collaborating closely with colleagues in both Health Sciences
Advancement and University Development, serving on committees and
task forces as requested by Health Sciences Leadership.
A $1.5 billion research enterprise, UC San Diego is situated in the
heart of one of the most densely concentrated innovation hubs in
the nation. UC San Diego is a unique place where fresh ideas are
translated into solutions that nurture the physical and economic
well-being of the planet—from wireless health technologies and
unlocking the mysteries of the human brain to developing
sustainable methods of food and energy production. UC San Diego is
the nation’s 4th strongest university in start-up creation and
provides $16.5 billion in total annual economic impact in
California.
At UC San Diego, challenging convention is its most cherished
tradition. Through the Campaign for UC San Diego—a
university-wide comprehensive fundraising effort concluding in
2022—UC San Diego is enhancing student support, ensuring student
success, transforming its campus, connecting to its community, and
redefining education on a global scale.
UC San Diego Health Sciences stands at the forefront of a new age
of medicine and health care. As the only academic health system in
the San Diego region, it is uniquely positioned to lead this
journey forward. In partnership with members of the community, the
UC San Diego Health Sciences development team is poised to play a
pivotal role in transforming health care locally and globally. The
UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute is a comprehensive care
and research center for people with neurological disorders. It is
changing the course of neurological diseases in people’s lives
every day.
UC San Diego is a university that adapts responsibly to cultural
differences among the faculty, staff, students, and community. It
acknowledges that society carries historical and divisive biases
based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability,
sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs. Therefore, it
seeks to foster understanding and tolerance among individuals and
groups, and it promotes awareness through education and
constructive strategies for resolving conflict. The university
takes an active approach to cultivating a welcoming environment for
all because excellence is only attainable when everyone is
included, respected, and empowered. It is committed to providing a
workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
six years of institutional fundraising or equivalent experience
with a track record of building and growing fundraising programs.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of University of
California San Diego Health Sciences and the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The university is currently working under a hybrid arrangement with
two days in the office and three days working remotely.
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