Director of Development - Impactful LGBT Policy Fundraising

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Williams Institute, a national research center on sexual orientation law and public policy at UCLA School of Law, seeks a Director of Development to lead corporate and individual giving programs, including events, grant management, donor cultivation, and development operations.

The role includes supervising a four-person staff and coordinating with the Grant and Finance Administration to manage budgets and grants.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years in professional development or related field (Required).
• Five+ years event planning in nonprofit development (Required).
• Strong donor relations and discreet public interaction skills (Required).
• Excellent written communication for solicitations and donor inquiries (Required).
• Proven record of gifts solicited and closed at major gift level (Required).
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising principles and donor terminology (Required).
• Ability to design and maintain budgets and track expenditures (Required).
• Experience with grant management, including proposals, budgets, and reports (Required).
• Experience with donor databases; Advanced Excel skills beneficial (Preferred).
• Ability to supervise and develop staff and manage programs (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead Williams Institute's corporate and individual giving programs, including events and donor cultivation.
• Oversee public and private grants and program endorsements.
• Manage development operations and supervise staff of four.
• Collaborate with Grant and Finance Administration for grant budgeting and reporting.
• Develop ambitious fundraising programs to expand income, budget, and impact.
• Supervise and mentor the Fundraising Manager and grant staff to ensure performance.

Skills

Major gifts

Event planning

Donor relations

Grant management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advance donor database

Job description

The Williams Institute, a national research center on sexual orientation law and public policy at UCLA School of Law, seeks a Director of Development to lead corporate and individual giving programs, including events, grant management, donor cultivation, and development operations.

The role includes supervising a four-person staff and coordinating with the Grant and Finance Administration to manage budgets and grants.