Director of Biomedical Sciences Development & Philanthropy

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Director of Development to lead a broad portfolio of major and principal gifts supporting foundational basic science, interdisciplinary centers, GEPA, and PBBR. You will partner with deans, chairs, institute directors, and faculty to translate scientific priority into compelling donor opportunities and expand philanthropic impact.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, high-level collaboration, and a track record of securing substantial gifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in securing major or principal gifts from individuals, foundations, and family offices.
• Ability to translate scientific priorities into compelling donor proposals.
• Strong collaboration with deans, chairs, and institute directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic portfolio and prospect management for major and principal gifts.
• Cultivate and solicit donors to secure gifts of $250k to $1M+.
• Educate and coach faculty on fundraising best practices and donor meetings.
• Develop interdisciplinary fundraising strategies connecting science with donor interests.
• Engage academic leadership to advance donor engagement and program priorities.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic portfolio management

Leadership engagement

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Director of Development to lead a broad portfolio of major and principal gifts supporting foundational basic science, interdisciplinary centers, GEPA, and PBBR. You will partner with deans, chairs, institute directors, and faculty to translate scientific priority into compelling donor opportunities and expand philanthropic impact.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, high-level collaboration, and a track record of securing substantial gifts.