UC Irvine · 8 hours ago
Director of Development, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expUC Irvine is a prestigious public university known for its academic achievement and innovation. The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts for the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, focusing on securing private philanthropic support and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet financial goals.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead specific development programs for the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI)
Secure significant philanthropic investments to support these areas
Collaborate with the Senior Executive Director of Development, Health Advancement, SSIHI Institute Administrator, and University Advancement colleagues
Evaluate effectiveness based on ability to achieve financial goals and meet metrics
Prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
Establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
Make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts
Handle multiple projects and maintain confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments
Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and strong project management skills
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system
Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts
Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc
Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines
Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations
Ability to work independently with both school and institutional goals in mind
Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare generally
Advanced working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional fundraising experience in higher education, preferably in an academic medical setting
A minimum of 5 years of experience successful professional development and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education, OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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