Senior Director of Major Gifts & Development

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Rady School of Management. The role leads major and principal gift efforts, donor relations, and volunteer activities to advance the university’s mission.

Reporting to the SEDOD-UD, the SDOD will craft strategies, prepare proposals, and coordinate campus fundraising efforts. The position requires proven fundraising leadership, superb communication, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a development officer with five+ years in major gifts.
• Expert communication skills for diverse stakeholders and donors.
• Strong ability to craft persuasive donor presentations and proposals.
• Experience in donor relations, stewardship and gift administration.
• Demonstrated equity, diversity and inclusion in a team environment.
• Proven skill in donor prospect research and confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement fundraising strategies for major gifts (>$100k).
• Prepare written and oral donor presentations and coordinate approaches.
• Develop gift opportunities aligned with campus priorities and policy.
• Collaborate with Advancement and campus colleagues to meet fundraising goals.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Public relations concepts

Written and oral communication

Group/presentation skills

Project/program management

Proposal writing for gifts

Equity and inclusion

Confidentiality

Donor prospect research

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Senior Director of Development for the Rady School of Management. The role leads major and principal gift efforts, donor relations, and volunteer activities to advance the university’s mission.

Reporting to the SEDOD-UD, the SDOD will craft strategies, prepare proposals, and coordinate campus fundraising efforts. The position requires proven fundraising leadership, superb communication, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.