UC Irvine · 3 hours ago
Executive Director of Development, Samueli School of Engineering
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $210K/yrThe University of California, Irvine is a prestigious institution known for its academic achievement and research. The Executive Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Dean to lead the development program for the Samueli School of Engineering, focusing on securing private philanthropic support.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the development program for the Samueli School of Engineering and secure significant philanthropic investments to support it
Maintain a portfolio of donor prospects that include the most influential, complex or highest rated donors
Serve as a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team and lead the School's Advancement team
Collaborate with other development officers across the campus
Qualification
Required
Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc
Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts
Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Expert project / program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program / project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints
Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality
Extensive experience in the completion of complex and detailed proposals and related materials
Extensive experience in working independently with both school and institutional goals in mind
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system
Extensive demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments
Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines
Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations
Preferred
Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare, generally
Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure
Demonstrated skill in managing staff
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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