Regional Director of Development, Southern California University of Oregon

Another Sources clientUniversity of Oregonis recruiting aDirector of Development Regional Philanthropyfor Southern Californiato join their University Advancement team.This position is based in Eugene or Portland Oregon with an expectation of working in the office two days per week.Note:Aremote arrangement based in Southern Californiacanbe considered. Relocationassistanceis availableto Oregon.

Market/region focus: Southern California tier 1 market is LA

Why now LA28 creates a unique moment for Oregon.

The University of Oregon and its home city of Eugene-known nationwide asTrackTown USA-have a special place in the countrys Olympic ecosystem. One could say the Olympic connection is part of Oregons DNA. With UOs Olympic Studies Hub and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to Los Angelesthis Directorhasan exciting opportunity to be on the ground in Southern California-connecting alumni and supporters to Oregons Olympic legacy and helping shape how the universityengagesthis critical market leading up to 2028.

Heresa little about the University of Oregon:

The University of Oregon is one of the nations leading public research universities recognized for its commitment to academic excellence innovation and student success. Located in Eugene with a growing presence in Portland and throughout the West Coast the university brings together world-class faculty dedicated alumni and passionate supporters to create meaningful impact through teaching research and public service.

University Advancement plays a vital role in advancing the universitys mission by connecting alumni parents and friends with opportunities to invest in the future of Oregon. Through strategic philanthropy and relationship-building the division supports transformative initiatives that expand access to education fuel groundbreaking research and strengthen the universitys impact around the world.

Learn more about University Advancement: this role:

As the Director of Development Regional Philanthropyfor Southern California you will serve as a frontline major gift fundraiser responsible for building meaningful relationships with alumni parents and friends throughout the California and Hawaii region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Philanthropyyoullmanage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop strategies that inspire philanthropic investments supporting the University of Oregons highest priorities.

This highly collaborative position partners closely with development colleagues across schools colleges central advancement annual philanthropy principal gifts and advancement analytics toidentify cultivatesolicit and steward donors capable of making transformational gifts. Success in this role is measured by meaningful donor engagement portfolio growth and philanthropic support that advances the universitys mission.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include

Major Gift Fundraising (80%)

• Manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects through all phases of identification qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship.

• Personallysolicitmajor and planned gifts while supporting donor strategies led by university leadership and development colleagues.

• Build thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans that strengthen long-term donor relationships.

• Identifyand qualify new major gift prospects throughout the California and Hawaii region.

• Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to meet with donors and prospects.

• Partner with development colleagues across schools colleges and central advancement to coordinate fundraising strategies and maximize donor engagement.

• Build productive relationships with faculty administrators alumni volunteers and university leadership.

• Collaborate with Annual Philanthropy Gift Planning Principal Gifts Prospect Development and Advancement Analytics to strengthen fundraising outcomes andmaintainaccuratedonor records.

Planning Strategy & Collaboration (20%)

• Partner with advancement leadership toestablishfundraising goals and regional strategies.

• Help develop and manage regional budgets and fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate with university and alumni association partners to maximize donor engagement opportunities.

• Recognize and steward gifts in partnership with donor relations colleagues.

• Participate in development meetings strategic planning and regional initiatives.

• Maintain sound fiscal oversight while ensuring compliance with university policies.

• Foster an inclusive collaborative and service-oriented culture with colleagues alumni volunteers and donors.

• Supportadditionaladvancement initiatives as needed.

Experience You Will Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree oran equivalentcombination of education and experience.

• Three years of professional fundraising experience or five years of combined experience in fundraising or a closely related field such as corporate sales.

Professional Competencies

Working with donors and prospects: Extensive experience in prospect identification cultivation and
solicitation with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors and prospects including those
who are hard-to-engage or not well connected to the university. Ability to maximize gift potentials for
outright and estate gifts educate new donors and prospects about major gift philanthropy and leverage
volunteerism towards giving.
Portfolio management and systems: Ability to identify top prospects and strategies for a portfolio
including organizing by potential connections and timelines to optimize activity and portfolio makeup;
prioritize prospects and regions while fully engaging with a robust portfolio; and provide constructive
feedback on prospect management systems and structures.
Professionalism and citizenship: Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with
faculty staff and others as appropriate and contribute ideas in interactions and discussions with
management peers and campus partners. This includes actively collaborating and sharing credit with
colleagues as well as communicating in a positive and proactive manner with fellow development
officers leadership and Prospect Development and Development Analytics staff.
Institutional navigation and industry knowledge: Ability to represent the universitys history mission
demographics faculty current programs departments and culture and persuasively articulate how the
UO distinguishes itself from peer institutions. Competence in connecting mission and objectives across
departments into donor strategies and extensive knowledge of best practices trends current strategies
and other information relevant to philanthropy in higher education major gifts.
Pipeline strategy and development: Ability to navigate and lead broader pipeline discussions for a
program including segmented strategy for different donor audiences strategic alignment to maximize
the impact of annual philanthropy and alumni association towards the units development goals and
collaboration for shared prospects across campus.
Strategic planning: Ability to communicate and articulate how individual initiatives and programmatic
direction fit into overall advancement strategy; as well as use 12-month and multi-year projections and
strategic planning tools to reach goals and anticipate trends gaps and priorities.
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity equity and inclusion.
Ability to interact communicate and work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and
cultures.
Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education development and understanding of the nature of a professional school
and research university.
Experience working effectively with volunteer boards.

Whatsin it for you:

Theanticipatedhiring range for this position is$90000$94000 annually.

The University of Oregon offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career at one of the nations leading public research universities. Located in Eugene Oregon UO is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence innovation sustainability and student success while fostering a collaborative and inclusive campus community.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health and retirement plans generous paid time off professional development opportunities and access to the resources of a world-class university. Combined with Eugenes exceptional quality of life vibrant arts scene and abundant outdoor recreation the University of Oregon provides an environment where employees can make a lasting impact while achieving a healthy work-life balance.

include:

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for exceptional remote candidates based in Southern California.

• Relocationassistanceavailable.

• Opportunity torepresentone of the nations leading public research universities throughout a vibrant donor region.

• Collaborative advancement culture with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

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