Location: Remote
Job ID: 57276
JOB POSTING
Special requirements- For full consideration, applicants will be asked to provide a diversity statement (What is your experience working to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?).
Telecommuting- Will be required to work a hybrid work schedule, days of the week and number of days to be determined, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
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The IRD for this job is: 09-25-2023
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
University Relations supports the teaching, research, and public service of UC Santa Cruz by making and keeping deep, heartfelt connections. Building enduring relationships among students, alumni, faculty, donors, and others is the lifeblood of our work and helps to make UC Santa Cruz a thriving community of knowledge, inquiry, public service, and social mobility.
We are a welcoming group of ambitious and creative professionals pursuing our mission in support of the university's overarching purpose. We take our work seriously because we care - but we don't take ourselves too seriously! The University Relations culture is lively and dynamic; we value collaboration; and our staff is resourceful, enthusiastic, and hard-working.
The division is a fun, friendly, and open place, and our colleagues are supportive of and positive about each other's goals and aspirations. We often jump in to help where needed, rolling up our sleeves to get the job done. We dare to approach challenges as opportunities. We seek creative ways to overcome obstacles, at times with limited resources, while keeping our eye on the objective: helping students achieve their goals, providing crucial public service, and advancing life-changing research and discovery.
We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. We are looking for candidates who do great work, and we hope they come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We aspire to build an increasingly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification for the position but possess transferable skills and experiences.
JOB SUMMARY
The campus seeks an experienced, highly motivated fundraising professional to oversee our operations in the Northern California region, specifically focusing on the Greater Bay Area, to serve as the Leadership Giving Officer. Under the supervision of the Director of Annual Giving, the Leadership Giving Officer will play a key role in helping to plan and develop a program to grow the pool of donors in the $1,000 to $50,000 range. This position will work closely with development staff across the campus to build the University's philanthropic pipeline through meaningful cultivation of leadership annual donors. This position can be fully remote for the appropriate candidate.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: $35.92 - $40.71/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: Remote
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: 007546 (FUNDRAISER 2 NEX)
Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES
70% - Donor and Prospect Management

• Manage a portfolio of individuals capable of making gifts above $1,000, with an emphasis on those who can give between $5,000 and $50,000. Gift Officer is responsible for moving these prospects efficiently and effectively through all stages of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship by developing appropriate individual strategies.
• Meet clearly defined annual metrics in the areas of substantive contacts, qualification efforts, proposals asked, and dollar goals.
• Work closely with the Annual Giving team to develop a strategy for growing Leadership.
• Giving through communications, events, mass appeals and partnership with Chancellor's Associates program.
• Analyze metrics and key performance indicators to ensure best practices and identify areas of opportunity.
• Work collaboratively with the Prospect Development team and others to help build a pipeline of qualified prospects.

20% - Strategic Planning, Program Design, and Implementation

• Develop creative, multi-channel strategies to expand the base of annual donors in the $1,000 to $50,000 range.
• Support and participate in alumni, friend, and parent cultivation and outreach activities, site visits, and special events in support of Leadership Giving.
• In coordination with development staff, develop plans and lead efforts to systematically identify and qualify large groups of potential donors.

10% - Other duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a myriad of people of differing temperaments, socioeconomic backgrounds, and political/ethical philosophies, and to be tactful, diplomatic, and attentive in personal contacts with donors, external constituencies, and university personnel.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including an ability to prioritize projects and work flow, meet deadlines for simultaneous projects , and make decisions using independent judgment.
• Excellent analytical skills to comprehensively analyze fund-raising issues and performance in a multifaceted way and possess strong problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• An innovative approach to work tasks, with the ability to be flexible and creatively solve problems as they arise. Tolerance for ambiguity and ability to pivot work flow quickly when needed.
• Experience with donor data bases, including running reports and reviewing analytics. Advanced computer skills, preferably in a mixed Macintosh-Windows environment, with knowledge of common software programs, e.g., Word, Excel, Access, FileMaker Pro, etc..
• Experience and knowledge of fund-raising principles, including abilities to conceptualize, analyze, and implement multi-channel fund-raising strategies.
• Experience with the principles and ethics of professional fundraising, preferably in an educational institution, with demonstrated abilities to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors to secure private gift support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of academic administration, academic and research goals, and external relations goals of a research institution and academic unit.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Will be required to work a hybrid work schedule, days of the week and number of days to be determined, and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.

SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment 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, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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The University of California 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, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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