ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SPEC 3 (Development Analyst)

The College Relations and Development office reports to the College of Letters and Science and manages all fund raising and donor relations as prioritized by the deans. This office is also responsible for engaging external constituencies in ways that will encourage major gift private philanthropy to the college and UC Davis.

The College Relations and Development office provides leadership in the management of all private contributions and the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.

Under general supervision of the Development Program Manager, the Development Analyst is responsible for funding priority case support, as well as prospect research, tracking and data analysis, and providing analyst level support to the College of Letters and Science development team.

The analyst will coordinate and support college-funding priorities with case statement development and writing, as well as strategically prioritize, sort and communicate prospect data based on various factors to support the college fund raising staff in meeting annual visit and dollar goals, as well as college priority and campaign goals.

The analyst will manage other administrative fund-raising functions to help meet the strategic funding goals of increasing engagement with individuals, corporations, and foundations. Further, the analyst will recommend research strategies and coordinate follow-up on prospects with members of the college major gift team.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Demands: Sit at computer for extended periods of time. Stand for extended periods of time during events. Valid California Driver’s license. Lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Work occasional evenings and weekends to attend fundraising events and to meet operational needs.

·       Participation in the College of Letters and Science June Commencement exercises is required.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Thorough knowledge and experience in non-profit fund raising (higher education fund raising), including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, prospect research and tracking, and campaign structures.

·       Knowledge and experience in research principles using databases (fund raising databases), libraries and publicly available resources.

·       Experience with computer programs, database management, spreadsheets and word processing.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Skills researching and organizing information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations and foundations.

·       Skills with MS Excel and/or spreadsheet programs to sort and assemble large amounts of data.

·       Skills using internet and calendaring software (MS Outlook).

·       Thorough writing, editing and proofreading skills to create and edit text and statistical documents; verify correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and to ensure accuracy of details. Organizational skills.

·       Interpersonal and communication skills to provide a customer service-oriented approach to dealing with internal and external requests from diverse members of the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       Experience with UC Advancement Information System (AIS), Banner and DaFIS systems.

·       Advanced knowledge of and experience with practices and procedures associated with building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external constituencies.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including skills and experience producing briefings and proposals; developing and executing effective presentations; and creating reports and studies.

·       Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus.

·       Thorough research, critical thinking, and analytical skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills to correctly identify potential areas of concern; and skills to propose and implement effective strategic resolutions.

·       Skill to interpret and apply UC policies and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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