MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
Advancement
Classification: Class Code 6111 / Level 4 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited
Anticipated hiring range : $100,000-$130,000 (commensurate with experience)
THE ROLE and responsibilities
It is an inspiring and meaningful time to join the UC Law San Francisco Advancement Team. As we undertake the largest fundraising campaign in the College's history, we seek a Major Gifts Officer to raise critical funds from alumni and friends of the College to enhance UC Law SF's ability to impact the legal profession, expand opportunities for students, and fuel innovation through cutting-edge research and programs.
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Major Gifts Officer focuses on managing and developing a portfolio donors. Essential functions include:
- Managing a portfolio of 125-150 current, lapsed, and prospective major and principal gift donors through the donor cycle – identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, focusing on donors with the capacity to make five- to seven- figure gifts.
- Working with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Philanthropy, as needed, to maintain a fluid and viable prospect portfolio.
- Partnering and collaborating with members of the Advancement team, College leadership and faculty, and other internal members of the UC Law SF community to remain current on and share key College initiatives and updates with donors, advancing solicitation and stewardship strategies.
- Participating in events throughout the year including institutional signature events (e.g., Convocation, Swearing-In Ceremony, Chancellor's Reception), Spring Week, Alumni Chapter and Affinity Group events, and other events presenting opportunities for donor engagement and cultivation.
- Memorializing and documenting all communications and interactions with donors by entering timely contact reports into the Raiser's Edge NXT donor database.
- Other related responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree, with preference for candidates who have advanced degrees.
- 3+ years of progressive and successful experience in relationship-based major gifts.
- Proven success in securing major gifts and increasing donor support and engagement.
- Commitment to UC Law San Francisco's vision to prepare its graduates to tackle modern legal challenges.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Stellar relationship building skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external.
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.