Senior Executive Director Of Philanthropy Stem Programs

Join University of California, Riverside as their Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy for STEM Programs! In this hybrid role based out of Riverside, CA, you will lead a team of development officers responsible for raising crucial funds for their School of Business, College of Engineering, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and School of Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to join a rising star in the academic world. UC Riverside is ranked 1st for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth year in a row and is among the top 15 best public universities in the nation. You will work closely with deans and faculty to identify strategic opportunities for private support, ensuring their STEM programs continue to thrive. This leadership role requires exceptional strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication skills, coupled with a passion for philanthropy and a commitment to excellence. 

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Another Source’s client, UC Riverside, is recruiting a Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy for STEM Programs in Riverside, CA. This is your chance to join the newest member of the Association of American Universities, which is comprised of the country’s leading research universities! This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, with the expectation to travel locally and statewide, as needed.  

Internally this will be titled Senior Executive Director, Constituency Programs for Business, Engineer, Sciences and Medicine.  

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside's campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. 

UC Riverside by the Numbers:  

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud including:   

• Ranked 1st for social mobility four years in a row by the US News & World Report 
• Ranked in the top 15 for best public universities in the nation 
• No. 1 for Hispanic enrollment among selective universities by the Urban Institute 
• No. 2 in the country for financial aid by Business Insider 
• No. 3 in Hispanic STEM graduates in the nation by the National Science Foundation 
• No. 4 for Pell Grant student performance by Washington Monthly 
• No. 9 among public universities for sustainability by Princeton Review 
• And more! See all UCR’s Rankings here: https://www.ucr.edu/about/ranks-and-facts 

Benefits:  

UCR offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, use the following link:  

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html 

Salary: The anticipated salary for this role is $150,000 - $180,000 depending on experience. 

Development at UCR: https://advancement.ucr.edu/development 

Meet the Development Team: https://advancement.ucr.edu/development-staff 

About the Role:  

Under the leadership and supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Development (AVCD), the Senior Executive Director of Philanthropy is a critical role for the success of Development and serves on the AVCD's senior development leadership team. The incumbent will oversee development officers around the campus, forming a hybrid centralized/decentralized development team that works closely with the Deans and faculty to identify opportunities for private support. In conjunction with the AVCD, the SED will help to create a holistic, strategic and thoughtful approach to the development operation. The incumbent will supervise senior director-level development positions in School of Business (SOB), College of Engineering (BCOE), College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS), and School of Medicine (SOM) to set priorities, annual goals, and staff performance metrics required to meet long-term university-wide, college, and school objectives. The SED will foster a culture of accountability around metrics and develop strategies to build fundraising capacity. The incumbent will hold a portfolio and will be expected to fundraise at minimum $1M annually. 

Breakdown of the role:  

• 20% Manages a staff comprised of several professionals and related administrative support staff. 
• 15% May oversee and manage the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and donor prospects 
• 15% Selects, trains, mentors, guides, and directs staff, and, as required, takes corrective action. 
• 10% Conceives, creates, develops, implements, evaluates and manages development programs and strategies to meet predetermined goals and objectives, and ensures that predetermined goals are met. 
• 10% Attend university events; may/often occur evenings, weekends, off-site. Travel as appropriate to represent the university and support fundraising efforts. 
• 10% Work with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and development leadership team to develop a strategy for the colleges and schools in portfolio including comprehensive campaign planning. 
• 10% Conducts and participates in long and short-range strategic planning. 
• 10% Manages a moderately complex fundraising program, comprised of the full range of development programs and includes responsibility for other external relations functions, such as events, volunteer coordination and management, donor relations and stewardship, and other marketing related activities. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training 
• 8 - 13 years of related experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum of five years demonstrated fundraising or similar leadership experience in a higher education institution. 
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. 

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. 

 
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 

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