Under the general supervision of the External Relations Manager at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the Director of Annual Programs manages and oversees the annual giving programs through internal channels and partners with the university’s Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) teams to generate philanthropic support for the school’s mission, goals, and objectives. This position is responsible for the full range of annual development programs and has responsibility for other external relations functions, such as events, volunteer coordination and management, and other marketing activities, when applicable.
Supervises annual campaign program operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.
Plans, organizes and supervises the work of subordinate employees; provides for their training and development; manages performance and conducts performance appraisals; documents and handles disciplinary issues; interviews, selects and hires staff with appropriate approvals.
Involves activities associated with overseeing, providing leadership, and administering gift processing, gift stewardship, direct mail, online giving, and marketing and communications for large and small school annual campaigns, which includes but is not limited to, Give Day, employee giving month, class campaigns, scholarship appeals, and special direct mail appeals, etc. Oversee all annual fund appeals and stewardship for both SVM in-house direct mail and coordinate with the Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) Annual and Special Gifts Program (ASGP) team to conduct SVM and university direct mail to targeted audiences.
Work with the central development office to ensure that all aspects of the school’s advancement program are consistent with University policies and the policies, practices, and standards of UC Davis University Development.
The duties listed here are illustrative of the duties performed by employees in this position. However, it is not an exhaustive list, nor does it limit the performance of related duties within the appropriate level.

Must be able to work in an area with frequent interruptions from traffic, conversations, & office equipment, etc.

In an environment characterized by frequent public & internal contact, constantly evolving priorities & spontaneous decision making, adaptability is required. Provides admin, analytical & organizational support in all areas of fundraising for SVM.

Maintain office performance standards regarding regular attendance and punctuality; current California Driver’s License required; non-smoking work area; occasional overtime required to meet operational needs; work in a shared office area with constant traffic and noise from office equipment, telephone conversations, computer printers, etc.; must be willing to use personal vehicle for work-related travel (expenses reimbursed per policy).

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of developing program messaging that communicates an organization’s vision and mission, goals, objects, programs, and achievements that inspire deeper alumni, donor, or client involvement.

Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, tact, and political acumen to effectively communicate professional correspondence, donor communications, and other materials.

Preferred:

Experience providing “gold-standard” customer service to diverse populations.

Solid skills to effectively and appropriately represent and advocate for the school and campus with a variety of diverse audiences.

Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, proposing effective strategic resolutions, and managing budgets and tracking expenditures.

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This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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