FUNDRAISER 4

Special Instructions to Applicants A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for position. Please note, this is a hybrid role. Position Summary UCLA Anderson is a global innovator in management education, developing transformative leaders who navigate a tech-driven world with purpose and precision. We are seeking a Director of Development to work alongside the Senior Director of Development in an environment of excellence and a culture characterized by sharing success, thinking fearlessly and driving change. As our Director of Development, you will plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program, work collaboratively to align donor passions with Anderson’s strategic priorities, and directly manage a premier portfolio of prospects and donors. You will be challenged every day as you work alongside world‑class colleagues to drive support for important programs, accomplished faculty, and intellectually inquisitive student from all backgrounds. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a sophisticated fundraiser with exceptional strategic acumen and the "people skills" to inspire a diverse global community to join our team and help us shape the transformative leaders of tomorrow. You will be part of a fast‑paced, excellence‑driven environment of those that are passionate about ensuring all generations benefit from the legacy that is distinctly UCLA Anderson. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well‑being with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA 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 fundraising experience. Prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development may be considered. (Required) Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required) Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required) Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required) Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required) Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required) Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required) Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi‑phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required) Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA Anderson School of Management; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required) Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required) Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required) Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Ability to travel and work some weekends and/or evenings as needed. (Required) Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus