Associate Director, Leadership Giving - Hospital Initiatives

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as the Associate Director of Leadership Giving, where you will play a pivotal role in fundraising for innovative health programs. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, focusing on cultivating relationships with donors and enhancing community support. With a rich history of excellence in healthcare and education, this role provides the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. Embark on a rewarding career path that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Pension plan

Retirement savings plans

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in fundraising or related fields.
• Experience in planning and implementing special events.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from donors.
• Building a pipeline for support with major gifts prospects.
• Collaborating with colleagues to achieve fundraising goals.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Event planning

Communication skills

Blackbaud CRM

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position. **Please note, this is a HYBRID role.**

Department Summary

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Position Summary

Join us as the Associate Director, Leadership Giving for UCLA Health Sciences Development’s (HSD) Hospital Initiatives team and advance your career raising funds as part of a health care system that strives every day to be a model that redefines the standard of excellence in health care. UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced health care systems in the world. We are at the cutting edge of biomedical research and our physicians and researchers are pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines. With a 70-year history of innovation in education, research, and patient care, the Department of Medicine has grown to become the largest department of medicine in the UC system. As the Associate Director of Leadership Giving, you will be responsible for qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts with a specific focus on building a pipeline for support with grateful patients, major gifts prospects and donors at the $2,500+. You will focus on fundraising for programs within the Integrative Medicine Collaborative, including initiatives that increase support for Sound Body Sound Mind, Operation Mend, the Music Therapy Program, UCLA Mindful, UCLArts & Healing, and other priority areas as assigned. As a valued member of our successful, knowledgeable and highly driven team, you will receive the direction, inspiration and resources to achieve your fundraising career goals. UCLA is a great place to work filled helping you achieve financial well being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Purpose. Potential. Possibility. Explore more and learn how you can 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 two years of demonstrated annual giving or fundraising experience and/or prior experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required)

Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required)

Experience with Blackbaud CRM or equivalent development database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred)

Working knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity including annual giving techniques. (Required)

Ability to conceptualize and implement broad ranging and specific individual identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies. (Required)

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write and edit reports, business correspondence, proposals and other cultivation and solicitation materials; ability to prepare clear and compelling materials for fundraising events, initiatives and programs. (Required)

Excellent oral communication skills to collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy and tact; ability to persuasively express the mission of the university and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to UCLA HSD. (Required)

Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals accordingly to deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. (Required)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team with well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and build and sustain lasting relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)

Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new programs and applications in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)

Knowledge of data management and manipulation sufficient to retrieve data and isolate specific market segments. (Required)

Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor files and other information; impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues. (Required)

Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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