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Director of Development - School of Theater, Film and Television

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12.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. UCLA postings stay open a median of 6 days.

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  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 12.9%7 days
  4. 21.0%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.5%60 days
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UCLA median: 6 days open

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Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume, cover letter, and completed application.

**Please note, this is a hybrid role.**

Position Summary

Consistently ranked as one of the top elite entertainment and performing arts institutions in the world, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) offers an unparalleled education across live performance, film, television, and digital arts. We set the stage for innovation, storytelling, and performance that shapes the future of creative arts. We are seeking a Director of Development to join our team and drive the philanthropic support necessary to encourage the dreams and aspirations of tomorrow’s creators and trailblazers. Working in partnership with the Executive Director of Development, you will plan and implement a strong, proactive major gift program aligned with TFT’s strategic priorities. In this high-impact role, you will build and manage a premier portfolio of major gift prospects at the six- and seven-figure levels, launch and manage a Parent Giving Council ($10,000+ level), and staff key leadership, Dean, and faculty interactions. You will collaborate across TFT, Development, External Affairs, and campus-wide offices to align donor passions with space needs, academic initiatives, and visionary artistic endeavors. If you are a sophisticated fundraising professional with strategic acumen, strong volunteer management experience, and a drive to empower multifaceted artists and scholars, this is an extraordinary opportunity to thrive in an environment of excellence. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Explore more and embark on a rewarding career where you can shape the future of creative expression with us today!

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 three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required) Experience in and strong documented record of gifts solicited and closed in the annual, special and/or major gifts range and/or solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required) Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in a university setting with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required)Proven skills in and/or ability to develop sophisticated strategies in planning, implementing and administering major gift solicitations or other solicitations of a similar nature, level and complexity. (Required)Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (Required)Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization. (Required)Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (Required)Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. (Required)Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required)Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgement, proposals to individuals, corporations and foundations, and reports. (Required)Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required)Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (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) Ability to travel as needed. Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%204%20(40060386)

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