Development

Full Time

76677BR

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development will work closely with faculty physicians and scientists as well as development officer colleagues to advance fundraising efforts for dynamic programs within the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health, and other areas. This will include securing gifts at the $5,000 to $100,000 level from grateful patients and community members for innovative clinical and research initiatives, critical patient support services, and unrestricted program funds.
The Assistant Director of Development position is a unique opportunity to build your experience working at a leading academic medical center under the guidance of seasoned development officers while partnering with inspiring clinicians and scientists across diverse areas of UCSF. Key characteristics of a successful candidate are a collaborative style, an entrepreneurial approach, and the ability to navigate a highly complex organization.
If you would enjoy collaborating with physicians and researchers to convey their stories to lay audiences, developing and sustaining relationships with dedicated donors and friends, and you believe in advancing health worldwide, take the next step in your career at UCSF.

Major responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing the university's relationship with current donors and prospective donors who give or can give up to the $100,000 level, and beyond.
• Designing and implementing comprehensive strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward annual and special giving capacity individuals to build the major gift pipeline across areas.
• Developing strategic engagement materials, gift proposals, and stewardship updates.
• Engaging donors and prospective donors through personal meetings and events.

Within the first three months, you will begin establishing relationships with program leaders, clinical and lab-based faculty, and internal UDAR colleagues. You will learn about program priorities and development opportunities, familiarize yourself with the donor portfolio, meet key internal stakeholders and partners, and start contributing to the planning and execution of fundraising efforts.
After three months, you will engage donors inside and outside your portfolio while guiding the direction and implementation of fundraising efforts to enhance the donor pipeline.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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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 campus outreach efforts to UCSF constituents and for garnering private support for the campus. In raising private support, UDAR identifies, qualifies, solicits, and stewards donors for the schools, medical center, 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. UDAR 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
• 3 or more years of related experience
• Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
• Ability to understand and follow 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
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• A sense of humor, ability to work with ambiguity
• Appreciation for the university, 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

Philanthropy, 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 PST