Senior Director of Development for Biology and Biological Engineering

Company: California Institute of Technology
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.Job SummaryThe purpose of Advancement and Alumni Relations (AAR) is to foster a thriving and engaged community of support for Caltech. By connecting the people who share and support Caltech's mission and values, we will ensure the Institute receives the necessary resources to achieve Caltech's aspirations and sustain its excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship in perpetuity.Reporting to the Executive Director of Individual Giving, the Senior Director of Development for Biology and Biological Engineering (SDOD, BBE) manages and executes the major and principal gift fundraising for the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering (BBE) at Caltech. As an individual contributor, the SDOD provides leadership in fundraising to advance the mission and goals of the Division and the Institute. The SDOD will collaborate broadly with campus and academic leadership, Advancement and Alumni Relations colleagues, faculty, and volunteer councils to ensure strategic coordination and integration of Division funding priorities across the Institute. The SDOD, BBE will be personally responsible for a portfolio of donors affiliated with the Division, interdisciplinary institutes, and centers associated with the Division, as well as Institute wide funding priorities.Job Duties

• Execute the Division's major and principal gift fundraising plan engaging established and prospective donors, building a major and principal gift pipeline, collaborating with faculty members, organizing events, and performing other activities to promote and achieve the fundraising goals of BBE and the Institute
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Individual Giving; Vice President of AAR, Associate Vice President of Development, BBE Division Chair, and others to develop, direct and implement all aspects of the Division's development program
• Consult with the BBE Division Chair to identify the Division's fundraising goals, including the Division's priorities, and develop a comprehensive plan to meet those goals
• Work with BBE Division Chair to build and manage the Chair's Council, a group of key volunteers for BBE. Create meaningful engagement opportunities for the Council that strengthen the commitment of Council members to BBE and ultimately lead to increased support for BBE priorities
• Develop an in-depth understanding of BBE, its programs and priorities to leverage emergent opportunities within the framework of the Division's and the Institute's strategic development priorities
• Actively identify and manage a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and develop and implement donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Represent BBE to development stakeholders (donors, parents, alumni, faculty, Associates, students, campus leadership, etc.) and ensure the involvement of stakeholders in supporting BBE and contributing to the direction of its development function. Build strong relationships with donors and prospects, faculty, alumni and volunteers
• Work with Advancement and Campaign Communications to create a compelling case for support of the BBE's fundraising priorities that are consistent with the communications strategy follow Caltech's brand strategy
• Prepare proposals to established and prospective donors
• Provide leadership and ensure coordination with colleagues regarding Campaign, annual, major and planned gifts, corporate and foundation gifts and grants, as well as Advancement Services and Alumni Relations
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues to ensure strategic focus, outcomes and documentation of prospect identification and management, and gift agreements and documentationBasic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible development experience
  • Proven experience raising major gifts, including raising six figure gifts from individuals
  • A working understanding of a research university environment and working with prominent faculty along with the grace and enthusiasm necessary to engage high net worth individuals on behalf of Caltech
  • Demonstrated success persuading and influencing groups and individuals to support the organization's agenda with respect to colleagues, team members, volunteer leadership and other potential stakeholders
  • Outstanding demonstrated success building, cultivating and stewarding new relationships leading to measurable results i.e. larger donor base, increase in campaign revenue, increase in volunteer participation and partnership
  • Demonstrated success personally soliciting significant principal and major gifts
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and a track record of successfully managing current and prospective benefactors at the principal and major gift level along with outstanding social skills, instincts, judgment and integrity are required for success. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and motivated professional, who values a collaborative working environment and who will be able establish strong, interpersonal relationships with academic leaders, donors and development office staff
  • Must demonstrate a highly sophisticated understanding of all aspects of the cultivation and solicitation process, whether staffing senior administrators such as the Institute's President, members of the Board of Trustees, BBE Division Chair and key faculty or making successful solicitations him/herself
  • Candidates must be comfortable with a flexible work schedule, including travel for major donor cultivation and some evening and weekend work
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice and adhere to organizational valuesPreferred Qualifications
    • Proven experience raising seven and eight figure gifts from individuals
    • Advanced degree
    • Demonstrated success in fundraising for biology, engineering, or science related centers
    • Candidates will have an authentic curiosity about basic science as well as a strong appreciation for the extraordinary intellectual accomplishments and challenges of Caltech's faculty and students
    • Familiarity with Excel and Power Point is helpfulRequired Documents
      • Resume
      • Cover LetterTo be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openingsWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.jeid-c39defc7f14d504eb00269a3a8ded4ba

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