Associate Director, Development - Neurology and Neurosurgery

FUNDRAISER 3 (007547)

UCPath Position ID: 41210010

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

12/10/2025 2:17:11 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/10/2025 2:17:08 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6300O

Organization:

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Division Code:

6310D

Division:

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIV

Department:

404500 - DEVELOPMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

41210010

Position Description ID

246449

UC Payroll Title:

FUNDRAISER 3 (007547)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

41068386

Reports to Payroll Title:

Fundraiser 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40047249

Department Head Payroll Title:

Fundraising Manager 4

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Associate Director of Development and a valued member of the UCLA Health Sciences Development team, you will work in consultation with the Director of Development, and will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of lower-level major gift prospects in support of the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery and other areas as appropriate. UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced health care systems in the world. We are at the cutting edge of biomedical research and our physicians and researchers are pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines. With a 70-year history of innovation in education, research and patient care, the Department of Medicine has grown to become the largest department of medicine in the UC System. We encourage you to bring your organizational skills, ability to think strategically, and zest for philanthropic engagement to this excellent opportunity where you will receive the resources to expand your fundraising skills.

Working in consultation with the Director/Executive Director of Development, Neurology and Neurosurgery you will strategically plan, prepare for and participate in lower-level major gift solicitations as appropriate. You will find success through identifying, growing and managing a portfolio of lower-level major gift prospects; organizing and conducting meetings with prospective donors; generating compelling written and oral communications to constituencies; and collaborating with internal stakeholders to advance the philanthropic priorities of the departments of Neurology/ Neurosurgery. As a valued member of our dynamic, innovative 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. Join us in our commitment to help raise the funds that keep vital programs and initiatives in motion while growing your fundraising expertise in an environment designed for medical and scientific innovation.

Prospect Identification, Cultivation & Solicitation

1. With the Director, Neurology/Neurosurgery, develop long-range, comprehensive prospect strategies/timetables for a portfolio of a designated number of individuals, taking advantage of broader cultivation/stewardship opportunities when appropriate.

2. Create core of prospects for lower-level major gifts; maintain active awareness of individuals in prospect pool at various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

3. Use/analyze available data to develop portfolio and identify prospects in relation to academic priorities; work with Director t to appropriately assign/manage newly identified prospects.

70%

4. In consultation with Director, Development prepare or direct the preparation of written proposals, gift agreements, case statements and/or other special materials for use in specific solicitations.

5. Arrange appropriate opportunities for the Neurology/Neurosurgery administrators, academic leaders, and/or faculty with prospects and donors to increase interest in and support program initiatives.

6. Engage volunteers, organize and conduct, meetings/events for volunteers to identify prospects and increase visibility/giving propensity; arrange appropriate opportunities for fundraising officers, leadership/administrators to meet with volunteers.

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7. Provide full staff support in the solicitation of prospects/donors. Arrange for appropriate academic leaders/faculty to participate in solicitations as needed/suitable; participate directly as appropriate. 

8. Meet or exceed department performance standards for engagements, solicitations, and dollars raised.

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Program Support, Planning, Reporting & Tracking

1. With Director, Development/fundraising team, support long-range goals/objectives for fundraising programs/activities that reflect  priorities for private support as determined by the Dean; help to conceptualize/implement additional strategies for donor acquisition/expansion.

2. Establish close working relationships with departmental heads/faculty as appropriate; become thoroughly familiar with activities/research interests to develop accurate/compelling case statements, gift opportunities and appropriate linkages with volunteers/prospective donors.

3. Assist Director, Development in preparing annual operating plan designed to facilitate achievement of goals/objectives; review/revise at appropriate intervals.

15%

4. With Director, Development conduct periodic/annual review of results.  Determine strengths/weakness of own performance, and modify plans and strategies accordingly.

5. Serve as a staff resource/liaison for assigned departments/programs within Neurology/Neurosurgery and represent the School of Medicine to the broader campus community and beyond.

6. Establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with appropriate individual fundraising officers and other offices within HSD/across campus to further the planning/coordination efforts for donor acquisition, upgrade, retention and renewal.

7. Work with the Director, Development and Neurology/Neurosurgery team to prepare for and confirm details of meetings with donors.

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Donor Relations, Stewardship & Other

1. Work with the Director and/or stewardship team to devise and implement individualized stewardship plans for major donors; ensure regular contact with donors through annual reports, acknowledgments, and various stewardship and cultivation activities and events.

2. Extend the courtesies of the University to donors and volunteers and encourage their active participation as appropriate.

3. Provide vehicles for continued awareness on the part of donors of current needs and objectives in order to encourage continued giving.

4. Collaboratively plan and leverage new or existing activities/events designed to increase philanthropic gifts.

5. Attend events to cultivate and steward potential donors.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Minimum of two years of demonstrated annual giving or fundraising experience and/or prior experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development.

Required

Experience with Blackbaud CRM or equivalent development database and the use of databases to generate reports.

Preferred

Working knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising and major giving in a major research university or institution of equivalent complexity including annual giving techniques.

Required

Ability to conceptualize and implement broad ranging and specific individual identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Required

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write and edit reports, business correspondence, proposals and other cultivation and solicitation materials; ability to prepare clear and compelling materials for fundraising events, initiatives and programs.

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 departments of Neurology/Neurosurgery and others in the David Geffen School of Medicine.

Required

Ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate staff and volunteers who support development goals and programs.

Required

Well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and build and sustain lasting relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.

Required

Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals accordingly to deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Required

Knowledge of data management sufficient to retrieve data and isolate specific market segments.

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

Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new programs and applications in a prompt and efficient manner.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF 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

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

Wilshire Glendon offices

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.