UC San Diego · 1 month ago
Assistant Director of Development, Athletics - 137835
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $98K/yrUC San Diego is a prestigious university that values diversity and inclusion. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Development for Athletics to manage fundraising efforts, develop relationships with donors, and support the university's fundraising priorities.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Represent fundraising priorities for UC San Diego’s General Campus
Focus on the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Responsible for pipeline building gift strategies from identification through stewardship
Manage an individual portfolio of prospects capable of giving gifts up to $25,000
Have a comprehensive understanding of university priorities
Regularly meet with prospects and donors (with a focus on face-to-face visits)
Regularly meet with development colleagues and academic leaders
Prepare briefing materials and gift proposals
Attend events and other development focused engagement opportunities
Qualification
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
Company
UC San Diego
UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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