Executive Director of Development

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a cover letter and resume with your employment application. The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy has an immediate opening for an Executive Director of Development to join its team. This position plays a vital role in the success of the Price School with a focus on revenue generation for the support of the highest priorities of the dean, including faculty research, student support, new initiatives, existing program support, and more. This is a new position that will oversee the Director of Development for Annual Gifts & Outreach, develop and help direct advancement engagement efforts, and strategically increase ROI on signature events. This position will play a central fundraising role in the launch and successful completion of the USC Price School centennial campaign, raising $100 million by 2029. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advancement, the Executive Director of Development will manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 individuals and family foundations, with a target annual fundraising goal of $5 million. Attention to detail, adeptness for relationship building, effective communication, and fundraising management experience are essential skills for any top candidate. This is a full-time, hybrid work arrangement position, located on the USC Los Angeles University Park Campus. Job Accountabilities: Manages fundraising for a school or development department through identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors, corporations and foundations. Develops fundraising plans and strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of experience; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum of 1 year of fundraising management experience
Experience in development and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of internal/external stakeholders
Major campaign, fundraising, public relations and/or volunteer management experience
Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to self-manage, prioritize work assignments, and manage multiple deadlines
Knowledge of relevant software and databases to support constituent-relationship management
Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with policy, governance, democracy, or related fields
Integrity, accountability, and diplomacy

Responsibilities

Identifies, cultivates and solicits major prospects, and develops strategic plans for cultivating participation.
Develops and manages donor relations and prospect management systems, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develops, prepares and presents formal fundraising proposals to major donors and prospects.
Designs and implements highly specialized program activities.
Contributes to short- and long-term strategic program planning.
Recommends goals and objectives.
Plans, organizes and implements specialized activities as part of overall school development programs.
Encourages a workplace culture where all employees are valued, value others and have the opportunity to contribute through their ideas, words and actions, in accordance with the USC Code of Ethics.
Manages and provides guidance to development staff.
Recruits, hires, trains and manages program staff.
Schedules and assigns work, assessing performance and providing feedback.
Counsels or disciplines staff as needed.
Identifies and recommends opportunities for staff training, professional growth and development.
Manages and oversees fundraising and/or marketing materials.
Collaborates with university stakeholders.
Serves as a resource for assigned areas of expertise.
Interacts with prospects, donors, staff and outside professionals to provide information regarding assigned specialized programs.
Develops and manages school or department operating budgets.
Provides financial status reports and projections.
Maintains awareness and knowledge of current changes within legal and regulatory environments which may affect development and university policies.
Participates in professional meetings and conferences, and/or contributes to relevant journals or publications.