DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP & DONOR RELATIONS

Office of Advancement

Classification: Level 4 / Class Code 6111 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with qualifications)

The Office of Advancement works to inspire philanthropic support for UC Law SF through meaningful, compelling, and comprehensive alumni engagement. Our goal is to build a sustainable culture of engagement and philanthropy among stakeholders that helps to 1) attract and retain diverse, high-achieving students; 2) ease students' debt burdens; 3) prepare students to pass the bar; and 4) maximize students' employment options and outcomes after graduation. Stakeholders play a crucial role in helping the College achieve these goals by furthering its mission of delivering exceptional teaching, influential scholarship, and exemplary public service.

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer in the Office of Advancement, the Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations is responsible for planning, implementing, and promoting a culture of gratitude through a comprehensive and strategic program based on the key tenants of donor relations: gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship, donor recognition, and donor engagement, to further UC Law SF's engagement and fundraising goals. This role leads the donor relations program for the law school in support of fundraising objectives and projects and stewards the philanthropic commitments made by donors.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create and oversee the execution of a segmented gift acknowledgement program to thank donors in a manner appropriate to their gift, ensuring they are timely, meaningful, and documented in the donor's record.
• Lead fund reporting to donors, particularly named and endowed funds, as well as fund stewardship activities, that ensure donor funds are expended appropriately and donors are kept well-informed about the use and impact of their gifts.
• Produce and distribute on an annual basis personalized donor impact reports to benefactors who have established named funds or who have contributed significantly to existing funds.
• Actively work with gift officers to propose, develop, and execute customized stewardship strategies for select donors.
• Liaise with the College's Foundation Board's Stewardship Committee to guide their stewardship efforts and activities.
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across departments – both faculty and staff – to engage them in the stewardship and donor relations process.
• Work proactively as a member of the Advancement team to recommend and advise on the recognition of donors in both print and web-based publications, as well as impact reporting and extraordinary stewardship opportunities, as needed.
• Lead the production of an Annual Report of Philanthropy.
• Write special-purpose donor correspondence and other highly customized donor communications, as needed.
• Plan and execute the annual year-end Chancellor's Reception, the College's signature stewardship event, as well as other events for groups and individuals, as needed.
• Create and manage a campus-wide inventory of donor recognition named spaces and suggested donations, with an emphasis on parity, consistency, and adherence to guidelines, and develop tools that assist development officers in securing major gifts for key naming opportunities.
• In conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer, oversee the creation and implementation of donor recognition areas, including named space plaques and signage, and lifetime and campaign donor recognition electronic displays or walls.
• Create and implement a set of metrics to measure donor relations' impact on organizational goals and use these metrics to create a donor relations annual plan that advances the organization's overall fiscal year goals.
• Represent the UC Law SF Advancement team on internal or external committees, or at public functions as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of leading donor stewardship and recognition initiatives in a position dedicated to alumni and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Superior writing, editing, and research skills, and outstanding verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with volunteers, prospects, and senior administration.
• Familiarity with endowment management, monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Superior organizational skills, project management skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, internet research, and alumni and fundraising database applications is essential.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator preferred.
• Ability to compose professional level correspondence and meet deadlines with excellent proofreading skills and command of language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Collaborative approach to working in a team-oriented environment that is committed to reaching goals.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and tenacity, ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work and thrive in a fast-pace, high pressure, proactive, donor-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Knowledge of trends in higher education fundraising, gift standards, and financial guidelines governing charitable giving.
• Ability to evaluate challenges, show resourcefulness in identifying solutions, and display the highest level of professional judgment.

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

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. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

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 Hastings College of the Law is an equal opportunity employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings 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.