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Scripps Research · 1 day ago

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP GIVING & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. They are seeking a proactive and relationship-oriented Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Alumni Engagement to cultivate philanthropic support and manage a portfolio of leadership-level prospects, primarily alumni. This role focuses on securing gifts and enhancing alumni connections through programming and events.

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Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 125 leadership-level prospects, primarily alumni, guiding them through the donor lifecycle from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship

Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies that align donor interests with institutional priorities, with a focus on first-time giving and multi-year pledge opportunities

Identify and elevate prospects with potential to advance into the major gifts pipeline

Partner with the Director of Alumni Development and Engagement and the Events team to execute a wide range of alumni programs, including Homecoming, Alumni Induction at Commencement, Alumni Board Meetings, and Regional programming

Ensure continuity of alumni engagement through coordinated communications, recognition opportunities, and meaningful touchpoints

Support the overall vision and strategy of the Director of Alumni Development and Engagement

Work closely with Philanthropy colleagues, faculty, and administrative partners to coordinate outreach and maximize engagement opportunities

Prepare written donor materials including emails, proposals, and briefing documents

Document all interactions and strategy updates in the institution’s donor database in a timely and accurate manner

Track portfolio activity, manage follow-up tasks, and report on progress toward individual and departmental goals

Qualification

Fundraising experienceAlumni engagementMajor gifts solicitationDonor database knowledgeProject managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of experience in fundraising and/or alumni engagement

Proven track record of successfully cultivating and soliciting major gifts of six and seven figures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to donors and prospects

Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, faculty, and donors

Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Knowledge of donor databases and CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge)

Ability to travel as needed for donor meetings, events, and regional programming

While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home

Benefits

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)

Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more

Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Free, on-site parking