Assistant Director of Development, School of Management job in San Francisco
San Francisco, California - CA University of San Francisco
Employer: | University of San Francisco |
Job Ref: | Ref_154593 |
Country: | United States |
State: | California - CA |
City: | San Francisco |
Zip Code: | 94117 |
Job Title: Assistant Director of Development, School of Management POSITION SUMMARY: We are currently in a quiet phase of our $500 million capital campaign; and this role will Reporting to the Director of Development, School of Management, the Assistant PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising 50% Managing an initial personal portfolio of 75-125 prospects, developing ongoing personal relationships with those prospects from research and identification through cultivation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship. Makes at least 8-10 significant prospect/donor visits per month. Qualifies 24-36 major gift prospects per year. Cultivates and solicits current use and endowment gifts directly, including proposal development. Conducts a minimum of 6 solicitations with a goal of raising $250,000+ in year one. Volunteer Engagement 20% Staffing the advisory boards and volunteer committees for the School of Management. Responsibilities include identifying and helping to recruit committee members and playing an integral role in supporting and deepening relationships with these volunteers and their various volunteer committees to support the mission of the business school. Strategic Planning 15% In partnership with the Director of Development, establish a five-year strategy to substantially grow contributions at all levels and through all channels to the School, increasing the number and amount of major gifts the School receives annually. A critical component of this strategy will also be to secure major gifts from the alumni, the business community, non-alumni and parents. This position will help to implement and manage the Young Alumni membership program within the School of Management. Collaboration 15% Collaborate with the Corporate and Foundation Relations, Gift Planning, and Annual Fund teams on relevant and timely fundraising efforts. Remaining current on programs and faculty/research/student initiatives in the School of Management and at the University as a whole. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and/or equivalent experience or training, with a preference for candidates who have advanced degrees. Minimum 3 - 5 years of fundraising or related experience that is progressive and successful development experience in major gifts. Proven ability to achieve fundraising goals and a high level of comfort and effectiveness working with faculty, high net worth individuals, business executives and community leaders. A sense of urgency in gift discussions and responding to philanthropic opportunities, being adaptable and achievement oriented. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills with the ability to collaborate with and achieve results within diverse populations. A clear and confident communicator that displays spirit, enthusiasm and integrity. Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques. Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and project management skills. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate, build trust, and achieve objectives within a team. Familiar with and/or ability to learn about USF, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, and infrastructure. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Salary The salary range for this position is $80,000/yr - $87,000/yr. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within the University of San Francisco. | |
Area of Interest: | Operations/Field Service |
Job Category: | Higher-Ed/Education |
Position type: | Full-Time |
Post Date: | 05/07/24 |