Senior Director of Development, University Library

Senior Director of Development, University Library — UCSB Library

Summary of Job Details

The Senior Director of Development ("Sr. Director") for the University’s Library provides leadership and skill to build and optimize philanthropic support for the Library in response to priorities established by the University Librarian. The Sr. Director will be involved in donor identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations and foundations to secure $3M+ annually in philanthropic support for the Library. This position focuses about 80% of time on major gifts ($100K+) and leadership gifts ($1M) fundraising activities, including managing a portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects and donors; cultivation activities; as well as stewardship programs to ensure long-term commitment of donors to the University. Twenty percent (20%) of time is focused on management of development staff, planning, coordinating and executing aspects of the Library development program, and special projects for the Central Development Office. The Sr. Director is responsible for designing and executing planned strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations. This position requires specialized knowledge and understanding around fundraising of in-kind gifts for the Library’s long-term special collections, as well as advanced or working knowledge of planned giving. Works personally with top donor prospects and supports the Librarian, staff and volunteers in top prospect relationship management in order to maximize philanthropic support for the Library and UCSB.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, Master’s Degree preferred
• 7-9 years of proven success in major and leadership gift experience
• 7-9 years of demonstrated skill at gift negotiation and gift solicitation to engage complex and sophisticated individual, corporate, and foundation donors at the major and leadership gift level
• 4-6 years of prior experience supervising or managing staff is preferred

Special Conditions of Employment

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range : The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $119,400 to $160,000 / yr. Full Salary Range : $119,400 to $230,800 / yr.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review detailed job description and apply online please visit Job # 81688.

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