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Department Summary UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents contemporary performing arts in every discipline. Collectively serving the campus and greater public, CAP UCLA enjoys a legacy of more than 80 years supporting acclaimed artists who create extraordinary work in the dedicated practices of contemporary dance, theater and music, in addition to emerging genres. CAP UCLA is part of the School of the Arts and Architecture and regularly collaborates with faculty and students across campus, the Fowler Museum and the Hammer Museum as well as other Los Angeles arts, cultural and community organizations. Position Summary CAP UCLA brings the worlds most innovative and dynamic performing artists live to the stages of UCLAs Royce Hall, Freud Playhouse, UCLA Little Theater, The Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater, The United Theater on Broadway and the new UCLA Nimoy Theater. We seek out excellence in dance, music, theater, spoken word and a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary collaborations. If you believe that live performance has the ability to unite, engage and captivate audiences through the shared experience of extraordinary artistry and the exchange of ideas, CAP UCLA is the right place for you. If you believe success is a collective victory, channeled by collaboration, mentorships and generosity, CAP UCLA Development is for you. Join the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and CAP UCLA team as the Director of Development. You will have an opportunity to engage in purposeful work at a critical moment, on a team that is supportive, united, proficient and mission driven. Under the vision and leadership of CAP UCLA’s Artistic and Executive Director, Edgar Miramontes, you will work to develop a major gifts pipeline while advancing, amplifying and advocating CAP UCLA’s fantastic programs.UCLA is a great place to work, offering staff many professional growth opportunities and an excellent benefits package including a pension and other retirement savings plans so you can plan and build financial security for tomorrow as you advance your career today. The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director of Development and indirectly to CAP UCLA Executive and Artistic Director and is responsible for all activity related to CAP’s fundraising, special events and donor/volunteer programs. The Director of Development will play a vital role in expanding the pipeline of institutional supporters that will pave the way for the Center’s vision of the future, including robust funding for its annual season programming and other capital/naming/endowment building fundraising campaigns as appropriate. S/he will manage and oversee the Associate Director of Development, who is responsible for planning, expanding and executing the Center’s fundraising efforts with institutional donors, and supporting cultivation and solicitation of individual donors with giving levels up to $10,000 annually. The Director of Development will also oversee and supervise the Development Assistant. Primary Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for creating, tailoring and activating short-and long-term plans and robust strategies for individual and foundation fundraising, with particular emphasis on the expansion of an individual major gift effort aimed at achieving those objectives. These efforts will focus primarily on donations up to $100K and will partner with the Executive Director of Development for gifts exceeding $100K. Director of Development will frequently interact with the Executive Producer Council, and other volunteer groups like the Design for Sharing, annual donors, and other high level members, working in concert with CAP senior leadership and the Director of Marketing and Communications, to develop and implement a service-oriented donor/patron program. The Director of Development shall also support the Executive and Artistic Director with the interchange between the department and the academic units within the School of the Arts and Architecture and any specific fundraising goals that arise from those collaborations. The incumbent will manage a major gift prospect portfolio with goals for solicitation, engagement and dollars raised and will also oversee the preparation of all aspects of grant applications and proposals and ensures timely reporting as appropriate. Building and expanding this portfolio, including exploring and qualifying new prospects and donors, will be a major part of the responsibility. The Director of Development will work closely with External Affairs partners, especially the Executive Director of Development for the School of Arts and Architecture and the School’s team of development professionals. 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) Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with donors, patrons, volunteers, campus and community leaders, faculty, administrators and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals. (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) Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs. (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. Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA Arts? fundraising goals and the specific priorities of the CAP UCLA; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness. (Required) Broad understanding of the contemporary performing arts, trends in arts and cultural programming nationally and internationally and knowledge of Los Angeles philanthropic community. (Required) Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising with a strong understanding of the goals, functions and services of a university or institution of similar complexity. (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. Ability to travel, work fluctuating hours, including evenings and weekends. (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) 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) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00am to 5:00pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_2723