Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations - UCLA Library

Company: The Regents of the University of California on beh
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Special Instructions to ApplicantsA resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.** Please note - this is a HYBRID role. **Position SummaryTurn the page to the next chapter of your fundraising career as the Associate Director, Corporate, Foundation Relations for the UCLA Library. If you are looking for a role where every day is different, the UCLA Library encompasses everything from film to engineering to literature and offers endless possibilities to work with donors on diverse and compelling areas to support. As home to the largest TV archive in the nation, the UCLA Library is also one of the top 10 research libraries in North America with a collection of over twelve million books and 100,000 serials. As our Associate Director, Corporate, Foundation Relations, you will be a part of the Library's frontline fundraising team, identifying funding needs and opportunities, including capital, program, and endowments. As a valued member of our team, you will be given the guidance, inspiration and resources to excel as part of the many professional growth opportunities we offer staff at UCLA. We offer long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth, and an excellent benefits package including a pension so you can plan and build financial security for tomorrow as you advance your career today.Salary & CompensationUCLA 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 to discover benefits that start on day one, and to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in grant writing and/or a fundraising environment in a university, library, 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 is preferred. (Required)
• Understanding of philanthropic principles, values and practices with general knowledge of terms and resources specific to foundation and organization fundraising. (Required)
• Ability to use resources to discover and compile information about prospects/current funders and affiliated individuals; ability to synthesize gathered information/concepts and clearly convey value to funders. (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 the funding priorities of UCLA Library. (Required)
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to write and edit proposals, case statements, letters of inquiry, reports and related business correspondence; ability to prepare other clear/compelling cultivation/solicitation materials. (Required)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a wide variety of internal/external constituents, maintaining composure under pressure, and to work as part of a large team to achieve common goals. (Required)
• Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work equally well independently and as part of a team and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing workflow to fulfill objectives and meet goals in a fast-paced environment. (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)
• Ability to run, analyze and summarize computer generated reports; analyze data effectively evaluate progress; recognize areas of weakness and recommend strategies that achieve stated objectives. (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as familiarity with other software, database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new programs and applications in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)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)Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Union/Policy Covered99-Policy CoveredComplete Position Description
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