What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Development position at UCLA Health?
Description
UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced health care systems in the world. Together, UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA strive every day to be a model that redefines the standard of excellence in health care. UCLA's hospitals are consistently ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and it is our integrated mission to provide state-of-the-art patient care, train top medical professionals, and support pioneering research and discovery. The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCLA Health JCCC) is the hub of all cancer activity on campus and throughout the communities. As one of six major research themes within UCLA Health, the goal of UCLA Health JCCC is to develop and foster visible concentrations of excellence in basic and interdisciplinary cancer research and patient care at UCLA.
The Senior Director of Development for the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation will design and manage a major gifts program to support key cancer initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role involves developing strategies for fundraising, stewardship, and communications, while personally cultivating and soliciting six- and seven-figure gifts. The Senior Director will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and lead a team, ensuring progress towards fundraising goals. UCLA offers a competitive rewards package and is committed to workplace equity.
Salary : $8,541.67 - $18,975 monthly Qualifications
Required :
A minimum of five to seven years of progressively significant, relevant, successful experience in fundraising, with an emphasis on grateful patient fundraising and major gift experience and / or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing, or business development.
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization with a successful track record of building a culture of philanthropy and strong partnerships withinternal and external stakeholders.
Proven track record in development program or comparable program planning and management with a strong understanding of major gift fundraising, preferably in an academic medical school setting.
Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong experience participating in strategic planning.
Ability to render mature judgments, tolerate ambiguity, and navigate and be effective in complex environments.
Entrepreneurial self-starter who works well independently while, at the same time, working well collectively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
Some travel with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred :
Prior experience in healthcare or higher education is preferred.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
Salary : $8,542 - $18,975
