Executive Director, Engineering Development & Major Gifts

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead the Baskin School of Engineering major gifts program. You will plan, develop, and evaluate fundraising strategies, manage a team, and work with faculty, volunteers, and donors to increase philanthropic support for campus priorities.

Responsibilities include identifying new prospects, cultivating at the highest donor levels, and coordinating engagement with deans and academic leaders, while partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight or more years of substantial and progressively responsible experience in design/implementation of major gifts programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sources of potential gift support for the campus, focusing on initiative/divisional priorities.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and oversee numerous in-person interactions annually.
• Cultivate, solicit, and coordinate stewardship for assigned donors and prospects; prepare proposals and donor materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Eight or more years of substantial and progressively responsible experience in developing major gifts programs

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead the Baskin School of Engineering major gifts program. You will plan, develop, and evaluate fundraising strategies, manage a team, and work with faculty, volunteers, and donors to increase philanthropic support for campus priorities.

Responsibilities include identifying new prospects, cultivating at the highest donor levels, and coordinating engagement with deans and academic leaders, while partnering with