Executive Director Of Development , Ucla International Institute

Position Summary

Join us and advance your career while you make a significant impact as the Executive Director of Development for UCLA's International Institute. Leverage your collaboration, leadership and consensus-building skills to enhance support for this crucial hub of global studies on campus.

Leading the Institute's fundraising efforts, you will work in partnership with the Vice Provost and leadership team to plan and implement a comprehensive development program to unlock the potential of philanthropy in supporting the Institute's priorities. As Executive Director, you will serve as a key representative in conveying UCLA's mission to our stakeholders and nurturing relationships with the international community. You will have a strong donor pipeline and work in a highly successful and supportive environment.

In this role, you will have the ability to make meaningful connections to generate support for the Institute's development of influential global leaders and scholars. Build your career at the #1 public university in the nation where you will join a diverse, dynamic and driven team with excellent opportunities for long-term professional growth. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Minimum of seven years Progressive responsibility and experience as a professional development officer or similar experience in a nonprofit, membership/volunteer driven or related environment. (Required) International experience, knowledge of diverse cultures, and intercultural communication skills, especially in relation to Los Angeles and California. (Required) Demonstrated experience in soliciting high-level major gifts and/or prior experience with solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required) Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required) Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement a comprehensive development or similar program of comparable size and complexity including the ability to envision and articulate future direction. (Required) Appropriate management and administrative skills needed to organize, direct, motivate and evaluate other professionals and volunteers; strong supervisory skills to oversee and evaluate the efforts of professional fundraiser. (Required) Excellent communication skills to express, both orally and in writing, the mission of the University and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to the UCLA International Institute. (Required) Effective verbal communication skills to make persuasive oral presentations to senior management and internal and external constituencies; conduct participatory meetings; gain acceptance of decisions; and advise and collaborate with others. (Required) Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors and volunteers. (Required) Strong strategic thinking skills aligned with the ability to implement and follow through. (Required) Steadfast commitment to work of impeccable integrity with strong analytical and organizational skills to develop creative, credible solutions, recommendations and programs as well to define and implement special fundraising and/or program related projects. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed (Required) Some travel required.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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