The Senior Director of Development occupies a key position in UCSF's Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) and in the School Development team. He/she will manage a comprehensive fundraising program and manage fundraising staff comprised of both professionals and related administrative support. In collaboration with the Executive Director, School Development, the Senior Director of Development provides strategic leadership and oversight of the major and principal gifts program for the School of Dentistry and Pharmacy. He/she provides guidance to team members to achieve goals in accordance with established policies and partners with university leaders, faculty/physicians, staff, and volunteers to grow philanthropic support. The Senior Director of Development reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs, and manages personal donor/prospect portfolio. He/she serves as a leadership thought partner for the School Development team.

Within the first month, you will be establishing rapport with the Schools team and faculty partners in Dentistry and Pharmacy and meet key partners throughout UDAR and UCSF. In addition, you will learn from your manager and other UDAR colleagues about UCSF's mission, culture, and fundraising priorities, as well as receive training on UDAR systems, policies, and practices. You will also assemble an initial portfolio of donors and prospects in collaboration with the Prospect Development team.

After six months you will be (i) engaging directly with donors and prospects in the respective Schools (ii) regularly partnering with key faculty leaders on gift strategies and opportunities, (iii) leading and providing leadership for the School Dev vertical to ensure success with a comprehensive understanding of top/key fundraising priorities, and (iv) familiar with UCSF and Schools structure, practices and policies.

By the end of the first year, you will have established yourself as a leader with the Schools team, key UDAR partner with the respective Deans, and had multiple donor meetings (virtual or in person), engaged in fundraising opportunities for the Schools and UCSF. You will also have been successfully positioned as principal and major gifts expert and strategy partner for the School of Dentistry and Pharmacy. You will be thoroughly conversant with the respective Schools and UCSF fundraising priorities, challenges, and opportunities and have worked closely with external and internal partners to strategize, solicit, and close a number of meaningful gifts.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $153,000 - $232,200 (Annual Rate).

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