Director of Development, Annual Giving & Growth

EXPIRED

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.
**Please note, this position will be required to initially be on-site with the option of working remotely a designated number of days at a later date/time.**

Department Summary

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Position Summary

UCLA’s sports championship history stands out as one of the most impressive of any university with a robust foundation of student athletes that perform at an elite level in their sports, studies and public service.  As the Director of Development, Annual Giving and Growth for UCLA Athletics, we welcome your strong passion for innovation, transformation and developing new approaches to a role where you will provide the overall strategy, leadership and direction for the Wooden Athletic Fund, UCLA Athletics’ annual giving program.  Serving as a strong partner to our Assistant Athletic Director, Development you will manage all aspects of the annual giving program while maintaining a portfolio of donors and growing the donor base to increase support. In this role, you will work collaboratively to build a robust pipeline of major and principal donors; develop collateral for the annual solicitation; actively participate in the development and delivery of digital communications, direct mail solicitations, email appeals, telemarketing and other annual giving initiatives.  You will also implement and oversee WAF access and recognition, including priority seating and oversee signature Athletics annual giving events and efforts such as Athletics Day of Giving and fundraising for the Olympic sports program.  This is a great opportunity to utilize your experiences and skill in fundraising and expand your abilities in annual giving program planning, management, operations and communications in a leadership role where you will guide and manage staff as you grow your career.  Join us in a rewarding role where you can expand and vitalize our annual giving efforts while experimenting with technologies and marketing tools in a supportive environment. UCLA is a great place to work filled with many opportunities for personal and professional growth and an excellent benefits package helping you achieve financial well being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Energy | Leadership | Integrity | Toughness | Excellence - Explore more and embark on a rewarding career at UCLA dedicated to investing in tomorrow’s champions today!

Salary & Compensation

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.
**Please note, this position will be required to initially be on-site with the option of working remotely a designated number of days at a later date/time.**

Department Summary

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Position Summary

UCLA’s sports championship history stands out as one of the most impressive of any university with a robust foundation of student athletes that perform at an elite level in their sports, studies and public service.  As the Director of Development, Annual Giving and Growth for UCLA Athletics, we welcome your strong passion for innovation, transformation and developing new approaches to a role where you will provide the overall strategy, leadership and direction for the Wooden Athletic Fund, UCLA Athletics’ annual giving program.  Serving as a strong partner to our Assistant Athletic Director, Development you will manage all aspects of the annual giving program while maintaining a portfolio of donors and growing the donor base to increase support. In this role, you will work collaboratively to build a robust pipeline of major and principal donors; develop collateral for the annual solicitation; actively participate in the development and delivery of digital communications, direct mail solicitations, email appeals, telemarketing and other annual giving initiatives.  You will also implement and oversee WAF access and recognition, including priority seating and oversee signature Athletics annual giving events and efforts such as Athletics Day of Giving and fundraising for the Olympic sports program.  This is a great opportunity to utilize your experiences and skill in fundraising and expand your abilities in annual giving program planning, management, operations and communications in a leadership role where you will guide and manage staff as you grow your career.  Join us in a rewarding role where you can expand and vitalize our annual giving efforts while experimenting with technologies and marketing tools in a supportive environment. UCLA is a great place to work filled with many opportunities for personal and professional growth and an excellent benefits package helping you achieve financial well being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Energy | Leadership | Integrity | Toughness | Excellence - Explore more and embark on a rewarding career at UCLA dedicated to investing in tomorrow’s champions today!

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a fundraising environment with a preference for annual giving and/or prior experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)
• Experience with supervision and ability to provide leadership, motivation and guidance of staff, colleagues and volunteers. (Required)
• Prior experience and success in gifts solicited and closed in the annual and/or special gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)
• Experience in making introductory calls and the demonstrated resilience required in dealing with initial resistance and rejection. (Required)
• Prior experience in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering annual giving solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity with ability to manage and grow a strong annual giving program. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating the ticket distribution for large-scale college football and basketball events. (Required)
• Prior experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing events. (Required)
• Experience using Paciolan and CRM platforms. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising at a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity with an emphasis on annual giving techniques and a strong grasp of college athletics fundraising. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of critical issues in collegiate athletics and familiarity with terminology associated with athletics, fundraising and premium seating/ticketing. (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to build relationships and work harmoniously with a wide variety of internal/external constituents. (Required)
• Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively with strong analytical and organizational skills to develop innovative, credible solutions, recommendations and programs as well as to define and implement communication plans, events and other fundraising strategies and initiatives. (Required)
• Ability to be proactive, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at establishing priorities and managing work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals according to deadlines in a high-paced work environment under minimal supervision. (Required)
• Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, and other stakeholders/constituents and in the handling/maintenance of confidential donor files/information. (Required)
• Engaged, focused and goal oriented with a high level of initiative and energy and a strong ability to maintain an optimistic outlook. (Required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs is required as well as familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)
• Ability to adhere to and comply with NCAA, Big Ten Conference and University rules and regulations or equivalent compliance experience. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
• Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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