Senior Director of Development, School of Education

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the School of Education. This leadership role involves strategizing to grow the philanthropic pipeline, managing individual donors, and collaborating with faculty for fundraising.

This three-year, renewable position offers an annual salary range of $111,000 – $214,400, with an expected pay scale of $115,000 – $135,000. Ideal candidates will have expertise in education foundations and greater proficiency in securing substantial donations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in fundraising and securing major gifts above $50,000.
• Experience in developing complex foundation proposals.
• Strong understanding of education foundations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for growing the philanthropic pipeline.
• Manage approximately 150 individual donors.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to meet fundraising goals.

Job description

Senior Director of Development, School of Education

Priority Application Deadline: 10/22/2024

The Senior Director of Development, School of Education, is the chief advancement officer for UC Riverside’s School of Education (SOE). The SOE prepares students to become administrators, educators, advocates, and scholars who promote excellence and equity in every area of education.

Under the leadership of the Sr. Executive Director, Constituency Programs, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, School of Public Policy, School of Education, UCR Library, Athletics, Regional and Pipeline Development, and Student Affairs, and in close collaboration with the dean of SOE, the senior director will develop and execute long‑ and short‑term strategies to grow the philanthropic pipeline and secure major gifts at the $50,000 level and above. The incumbent may have expertise in education foundations and be willing to support the dean and faculty in the development and solicitation of complex foundation proposals.

The senior director will identify and manage approximately 150 individual donors and will travel locally and statewide frequently for qualification, cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship purposes. The senior director will arrange appropriate opportunities for key faculty and academic leadership to meet with prospective donors and will work collaboratively with other University Advancement colleagues to achieve fundraising goals. Additionally, the incumbent will partner with Alumni Relations to create opportunities for the engagement of high‑level volunteers.

This is a three‑year, renewable contract position that includes the same employee benefits afforded career employees. The full salary range for the position is $111,000 – $214,400 annually; the expected pay scale is $115,000 – $135,000 annually.