Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving

Development

Full Time

73194BR

Job Summary

The assistant director of leadership annual giving is a frontline fundraiser who is responsible for growing the donor pipeline, soliciting gifts, and raising money for UCSF priority areas. The position is a vital member of the annual and special giving (ASG) team. They will use their skills as a volunteer manager and frontline fundraiser to work with volunteer leaders, reunion classes, and leadership prospects to craft highly personalized and targeted fundraising campaigns. They will work with a portfolio of more than 800 alumni who are currently not managed by a relationship manager and who have given $1,000 to $50,000 in the last 5 years.

UCSF hosts an annual Alumni Weekend every spring, a large component of which comprises of reunion celebrations for UCSF's five schools; a large portion of the assistant director's work portfolio will include building relationships with key volunteer stakeholders and crafting targeted appeals leveraging the event. Historically, reunion giving from the School of Medicine has raised $500k+ and part of the assistant director's role will be to collaborate on rethinking reunion philanthropy for a new generation of alumni and expand the program to include our other schools.

The assistant director will manage a dynamic portfolio primarily consisting of reunion celebrants, alumni association board members and other volunteer leaders, and through 1:1 conversations turn these engaged alumni into future philanthropic leaders. This role is central to broader pipeline building strategies within annual giving and UDAR. Working under the guidance of the director of alumni annual giving, the assistant director will partner with other ASG members to execute fundraising campaigns utilizing direct mail, 1:1 conversations with donors, email, texting, and crowdfunding platforms. These fundraising campaigns include, but are not limited to: annual reunion class campaigns, affinity based campaigns on Giving Tuesday, graduating class gifts, and other targeted projects as arise. The assistant director will work closely with partners across UDAR and demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining fundraising and engagement solutions. The position is expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established at each fundraiser specialization.

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Department Description

The UCSF Foundation and the Office of University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) are responsible for fostering and strengthening the campus outreach efforts to UCSF constituents and for garnering private support for the campus and the Medical Center. In raising private support, UDAR identifies, qualifies, solicits and stewards donors for the schools, medical centers, departments and programs on campus; accepts and administers all private gifts to the university through The Regents or the UCSF Foundation; and manages all alumni relations activities, campus support group activities and campus events. The UDAR office staffs the UCSF Foundation. The office is also responsible for the design and implementation of fundraising campaigns for UCSF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least three years' experience working in fundraising or related roles
• Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough working knowledge of the UCSF enterprise - 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the UCSF enterprise - its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, and infrastructure

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007547 FUNDRAISER 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

North Beach (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8AM -5PM