Special Instructions to Applicants
A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for position. **Please note, this is a hybrid role.**
Position Summary
Envision, engage and use your fundraising experience and expertise to advance your career while helping the UCLA Health Sciences Development (HSD) team raise awareness and garner support for the many vital priorities at the heart of our mission. As an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving, you will play a critical role in our leadership annual giving and stewardship programs, identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from prospects and donors for the Rape Treatment Center (RTC) and other priority areas. As one of the most comprehensive and advanced health care systems in the world, UCLA Health is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, with our physicians and researchers pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines. You will be part of building a better, brighter future with Bruins leading the way through innovation and transformation. Fundraising makes this possible and our teams are dedicated and motivated to connecting donors with opportunities to strengthen support and move forward UCLA's priorities. UCLA is an exceptional place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Explore more and start planning how you can embark on a rewarding career at UCLA!
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of demonstrated annual giving or fundraising experience and/or prior experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required) Minimum of one year of grant writing experience, preferably in a university, hospital-based medical clinic, research institution or other organization of equivalent complexity with a proven track record of success with foundation and organization funders. (Required) Experience with the grant/proposal writing process. (Required) Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) Experience with Blackbaud CRM or equivalent development database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred) Working knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity including annual giving techniques. (Required)Ability to conceptualize and implement broad ranging and specific individual identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies. (Required)Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write and edit reports, business correspondence, proposals and other cultivation and solicitation materials; ability to prepare clear and compelling materials for fundraising events, initiatives and programs. (Required)Excellent oral communication skills to collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy and tact; ability to persuasively express the mission of the university and the fundraising goals of the campus, especially as they relate to UCLA HSD. (Required)Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals accordingly to deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. (Required)Ability to work effectively as part of a team with well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and build and sustain lasting relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required)Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new programs and applications in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)Knowledge of data management and manipulation sufficient to retrieve data and isolate specific market segments. (Required)Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor files and other information; impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues. (Required)Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required)
Schedule
8:00am to 5:00pm
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%203%20(41054162)
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University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $86,400.00/Yr. - USD $184,800.00/Yr.
Mar 24, 2026