Senior Assistant Dean of Development - University of the Pacific at Another Source in Stockton, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, University of the Pacific, is recruiting a Senior Assistant Dean of Development to join their development team for the University’s College of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. This is your chance to join a mission-driven organization focused on creating the next generation of leaders. No matter the job, every employee at Pacific is part of contributing to the mission of California’s first university, which ranks in the Top 20 in the West and Top 100 in the U.S. 

Pacific has three unique campuses across northern California. The largest campus is found in Stockton in the heart of the Central Valley. The 175-acre campus is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. As the only college on the West Coast that uses collegiate gothic architecture, the Pacific campus conjures up images of the brick-and-ivy campuses seen at traditional East Coast colleges, and the soothing tones of the carillon bells help create a truly special work environment. The campus also is home to the Faye Spanos Concert Hall, where employees can enjoy the work of students from the Conservatory of Music and guest artists. Employees also can enjoy watching Division I athletic competitions. Pacific is a member of the West Coast Conference and has 17 D-I sports. 

The university also has campuses in Sacramento and San Francisco. The Sacramento campus is in the Oak Park neighborhood, just a few blocks from new stores, restaurants, cafes and apartments created by former Mayor Kevin Johnson. In San Francisco, Pacific is housed in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of downtown on Fifth Street, walking distance from world-class shopping, dining and cultural venues. 

Pacific by the Numbers:  

University of the Pacific, California’s first university, has many key rankings of which we are extremely proud of! See all the fun facts and rankings here: https://www.pacific.edu/about-pacific/fast-facts 

Benefits:  

Pacific offers a unique and powerful set of benefits for its employees with your individual needs in mind. We know that employees come with differing needs that can change and grow just as you and your family's needs may change over time. Learn more using this link: https://www.pacific.edu/sites/default/files/2024-01/2024%20UOP%20Benefit%20Guide.pdf 

University of the Pacific Office of Development:  

Development at Pacific: https://www.pacific.edu/about-pacific/administrative-offices/university-development-alumni-relations 

Meet the Development Team: https://www.pacific.edu/about-pacific/administrative-offices/university-development-alumni-relations/contact 

About the Role:  

The Senior Assistant Dean for Development is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive development program within the College of the Pacific, the oldest and largest academic unit, at University of the Pacific, and will focus on major gift development, alumni relations, outreach, and communication with prospective and current donors. This position serves as a key member of University Development’s fundraising team and shares responsibility for leading the strategic direction of selected Pacific fundraising initiatives. 

The Senior Assistant Dean works closely with the College of the Pacific Dean, faculty and staff, and the University Development and Alumni Relations team across Pacific’s three-city university campuses. The position is responsible for securing philanthropic major gift support at the $50,000+ level. The Senior Assistant Dean of Development must have a demonstrated track record of success in developing, leading, and managing fundraising initiatives and donor relationships. This is a high-profile role that requires a professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively with teams and stakeholders. 

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The salary range for this role is $115K - $125K, depending on experience.  
 
Responsibilities:  

• Provides strategic leadership in developing multi-year strategy, solicitation and cultivation plans for major gift prospects as they relate to College of the Pacific’s campaign and ongoing academic fundraising initiatives. 

• Secures support, enhances relationships and promotes awareness for Pacific in the following ways: 
• Solicits gifts of $50,000+ from alumni and friends through implementation of cultivation and solicitation strategies for major gift prospects. 
• Works with administration, faculty and volunteers across the three-city university campuses. 
• Ensures the identification, recruitment and oversight of the Dean’s council and related volunteer boards. 
• Serves as the College’s liaison to annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, principal gifts and planned giving, to facilitate major gift coordination for special projects which may require integrated gift structures. 
• Assists to direct a major gift program that includes alumni and friend giving, including aligned donor stewardship related to the University’s strategic needs and priorities. 
• Responsible for developing and executing an annual business plan to secure philanthropic gifts. 
• Develops and actively manages a prospect portfolio of 125 major gift prospects that can make major gifts. Ensure portfolio is evenly distributed among identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship stages. 
• Conducts in-person cultivation and solicitation activities through face-to-face meetings for prospect and donor development and to achieve annual fundraising and metrics goals. 
• Ensures maximum private support for the University by providing strong leadership and adhering to performance measures and integrates a philosophy of collaboration and communication with the development team. 
• Assists in creating an inspirational philanthropic culture both college-wide and outside of Pacific, by increasing visibility and value of the University among the community and professional organizations. 
• Oversees and monitors budget for development activities. 
• Works within the framework of the Prospect Management Program and Pacific Gift Policies, and utilizes the advancement database to record development activities. 
• Participates in University and College of the Pacific events that involve external constituents to engage in development activities. 
• Provides strategic guidance and advice to the Dean to facilitate prospect and donor engagement in key school initiatives. 
• Writes concept papers, proposals, grants and reports as needed. 
• Works independently and collaboratively with University Development, academic faculty and staff to achieve defined goals for each academic unit. 
• Takes initiative to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines. 
• Uses knowledge of major gift fundraising principles and can participate in a complex development program, especially within an educational organization. 
• Leads, manage and motivates staff and volunteers. 

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Assistant Vice President for Development. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Seven (7) years of experience in fundraising and/or alumni relations. 
• Prior success raising major gifts of $25,000+ 

 
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability. 

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