Director Of Development, Depression Grand Challenge And Neuroscience
- Full-Time
- Los Angeles, CA
- UCLA
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
UCLA, as one of the premier providers of modern medicine to the Los Angeles area and the nation, is home to leading medical facilities and world-renowned physicians. More than 200 of UCLA's physicians are listed among the "Best Doctors in America," while the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is currently ranked the #1 hospital in California and #4 in the nation according to US News and World Report. The mission of UCLA Neuroscience, one of six major research themes within UCLA Health Sciences, is to develop and foster visible concentrations of excellence in basic and interdisciplinary neuroscience at UCLA. Driving these efforts within UCLA Health System's enterprise is the ability to raise funds and keep vital research and initiatives in motion.
As a campus-wide initiative, the UCLA Grand Challenges connects faculty, students and supporters from all disciplines, working together to solve critical issues. Those leading the Grand Challenges take a holistic approach to research, bringing passionate participants together to dream big and think about what can be achieved with sights set on common goals. As an integral part of UCLA Neuroscience, the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge (DGC) aims to cut the burden of depression in half by 2050. Central to this goal is the ability to understand the causes and trajectories of depression and to create and deliver novel evidence-based treatments to those impacted by depression. Since its inception in 2015, the DGC has made significant progress toward its goals of 1) identifying the genetic, biological, cognitive, social, and environmental factors associated with depression, and 2) developing innovative treatment strategies that have been piloted in the UCLA campus community and now are being made available more broadly. Driving these efforts for both the Depression Grand Challenge and UCLA Neuroscience is the ability to raise funds that keep vital research for these initiatives in motion.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Health Sciences Development, the Director of Development, Depression Grand Challenge and Neuroscience will help plan and implement a fund-raising program to increase support for all elements of UCLA Neuroscience, including the Depression Grand Challenge. This individual will assist with major gift fund raising, proposal writing, and working with faculty, administrators, and volunteers. The Director will personally identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with a focus on building diversity in their donor portfolio where possible. This individual will also work with volunteer and/or advisory boards in support of fundraising programs and initiatives. In addition, the Director will also assist in the design and implementation of gift strategies and integrate efforts, maintaining close working relationships with the Depression Grand Challenge Executive Committee and other related volunteers to the Neuroscience Theme.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. A minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible development experience with an emphasis on health sciences, grateful patient, and major gift fundraising and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development working with solicitations of a similar scope, nature and complexity.
Required
2. Experience working in a highly matrixed organization, with a successful track record of building a culture of philanthropy and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Required
3. Proven track record in development or comparable program planning and management with a strong understanding of major gift fundraising preferably in an academic medical school setting.
Required
4. Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Required
5. Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline.
Required
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, staff.
Required
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required
8. Experience participating in strategic planning.
Required
9. Entrepreneurial self-starter who works independently while, at the same time works well collectively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
Required
10. Some travel and the ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Required
11. Prior experience in healthcare of higher education is preferred.
Preferred
12. Master's degree is preferred.
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
11-30-2021
External Posting Date:
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As a campus-wide initiative, the UCLA Grand Challenges connects faculty, students and supporters from all disciplines, working together to solve critical issues. Those leading the Grand Challenges take a holistic approach to research, bringing passionate participants together to dream big and think about what can be achieved with sights set on common goals. As an integral part of UCLA Neuroscience, the UCLA Depression Grand Challenge (DGC) aims to cut the burden of depression in half by 2050. Central to this goal is the ability to understand the causes and trajectories of depression and to create and deliver novel evidence-based treatments to those impacted by depression. Since its inception in 2015, the DGC has made significant progress toward its goals of 1) identifying the genetic, biological, cognitive, social, and environmental factors associated with depression, and 2) developing innovative treatment strategies that have been piloted in the UCLA campus community and now are being made available more broadly. Driving these efforts for both the Depression Grand Challenge and UCLA Neuroscience is the ability to raise funds that keep vital research for these initiatives in motion.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Health Sciences Development, the Director of Development, Depression Grand Challenge and Neuroscience will help plan and implement a fund-raising program to increase support for all elements of UCLA Neuroscience, including the Depression Grand Challenge. This individual will assist with major gift fund raising, proposal writing, and working with faculty, administrators, and volunteers. The Director will personally identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with a focus on building diversity in their donor portfolio where possible. This individual will also work with volunteer and/or advisory boards in support of fundraising programs and initiatives. In addition, the Director will also assist in the design and implementation of gift strategies and integrate efforts, maintaining close working relationships with the Depression Grand Challenge Executive Committee and other related volunteers to the Neuroscience Theme.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. A minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible development experience with an emphasis on health sciences, grateful patient, and major gift fundraising and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development working with solicitations of a similar scope, nature and complexity.
Required
2. Experience working in a highly matrixed organization, with a successful track record of building a culture of philanthropy and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Required
3. Proven track record in development or comparable program planning and management with a strong understanding of major gift fundraising preferably in an academic medical school setting.
Required
4. Skill in developing and implementing successful strategies for identification, cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Required
5. Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner and on deadline.
Required
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, academic leaders, faculty, staff.
Required
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Required
8. Experience participating in strategic planning.
Required
9. Entrepreneurial self-starter who works independently while, at the same time works well collectively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
Required
10. Some travel and the ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Required
11. Prior experience in healthcare of higher education is preferred.
Preferred
12. Master's degree is preferred.
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
11-30-2021
External Posting Date: