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UC San Diego · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Development, Athletics - 137835

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$88K/yr - $98K/yr

UC San Diego is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for its Athletics department. The role focuses on fundraising strategies, managing a portfolio of prospects, and enhancing donor relations to support the university's priorities.

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Responsibilities

Represent fundraising priorities for UC San Diego’s General Campus

Manage an individual portfolio of prospects capable of giving gifts up to $25,000

Meet regularly with prospects and donors, with a focus on face-to-face visits

Prepare briefing materials and gift proposals

Attend events and other development focused engagement opportunities

Qualification

Fundraising knowledgeDonor relationsPublic relationsAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsEvent organizationVolunteer recruitmentTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

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

Thorough working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure

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 communicate effectively one-on-one or in group settings, taking into account differences in social, cultural, professional, and educational backgrounds

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

Knowledge of the dynamics of fundraising and the concepts of development

Proven experience in the full spectrum of development including gift policies, cultivation, donor recognition, support group management and administration

Ability to develop strategies and plans to identify and cultivate prospects and steward donors

Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare reports, summaries, correspondence, briefings, personalized letters, and other materials, and to dialog clearly and effectively in conversation and at meetings

Proven ability to prioritize assignments and departmental needs, and to meet deadlines

Ability to make sound independent judgments and complete tasks with minimum direction

Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and diverse working environment, with the ability to work as a part of a collaborative team

Proven experience developing new programs to broaden donor base and enhance institutional outreach

Demonstrated experience in gathering, researching, and analyzing information, and recommending or implementing appropriate solutions

Proven advanced analytical skills to evaluate information, procedures or situations, to define a problem or objective, identify relevant concerns, recognize alternatives, and formulate logical and objective conclusions

Demonstrated success in recruiting and working with volunteers

Proven experience interacting successfully with donors, prospective donors, faculty and staff and community members

Proven success in organizing and implementing special events

Strong sense of ethical conduct, and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues

Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy of quality service and group process, with proven aptitude for working as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including those relating to sensitive donor relations issues