Description

Senior Director of Development, University Library
UCSB Library

Summary of Job Details

The Senior Director of Development ("Sr. Director") for the University's Library provides leadership and skill to build and optimize philanthropic support for the University Library in response to priorities established by the University Librarian. The Sr. Director will be involved in the donor identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations and foundations to secure $3M+ annually in philanthropic support for the Library. This position focuses about 80% of time on major gift ($100K+) and leadership gifts ($1M) fundraising activities including managing a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects and donors; cultivation activities; as well as stewardship programs to ensure long-term commitment of donors to the University. Twenty percent (20%) of time is focused on management of development staff, planning, coordinating and executing aspects of the Library development program, and special projects for the Central Development Office. The Sr. Director is responsible for designing and executing planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. This position requires specialized knowledge and understanding around fundraising of in-kind gifts for the Library's long-term special collections, as well as advanced or working knowledge of planned giving. Works personally with top donor prospects and supports the Librarian, staff and volunteers in top prospect relationship management in order to maximize philanthropic support for the Library and UCSB.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review detailed job description and apply online please visit https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 81688.

Sr. Director of Development, University Library

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required, Master's Degree preferred.
• 7-9 years of proven success in major and leadership gift experience 
• 7-9 years of experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing customized donor cultivation activities, such as dinners, luncheons, receptions, meetings, and tours 
  7-9 years of demonstrated skill at gift negotiation and gift solicitation to engage complex and sophisticated individual, corporate, and foundation donors toward significant philanthropic outcomes 
• Proven track record of successfully managing current and prospective benefactors at the major and leadership gift level
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor and public relations, including strategies for donor identification, cultivation and solicitation
• 4-6 years of prior experience supervising or managing staff (preferred)
• 4-6 years of experience in higher education (preferred)

Special Conditions of Employment

•         This is an annually renewable contract position with no limit on total duration. - Ability to work some weekends and evenings. - Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
•         Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
•         Satisfactory criminal history background check