Director of Development, School of Medicine (SOM)

The Director of Development is a seasoned, high-performing major-gift professional who grows philanthropic support and secures gifts of at least $50,000 for School of Medicine priorities at the University of California, Riverside. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development-School of Medicine, the Director independently builds and manages a balanced portfolio of major-gift prospects, actively identifying and qualifying new donors while developing and executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that create meaningful gift experiences. The Director is expected to secure gifts of significant size and impact, including planned, blended, and other complex gifts. The Director maintains a consistent rhythm of direct donor engagement, partners with faculty and unit leaders to shape compelling philanthropic opportunities and prepare them for donor interactions, and collaborates with central Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) colleagues to achieve fundraising goals. Performance is assessed against annual fundraising productivity expectations. The full salary range for the Director of Development, School of Medicine is $106,200.00- $202,200.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $125,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Please note: this is a three-year, renewable contract position which includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. The role requires on-campus presence, with hybrid work arrangements available. #J-18808-Ljbffr