Senior Director, Stewardship

Senior Director of Stewardship, Athletics

UCLA Development

Meaningful donor relations and stewardship are at the heart of UCLA's dedication to the many constituents that make our excellence possible. Philanthropic support enables our athletes to perform at the elite levels they do in their sports, studies and public service. As the Senior Director of Stewardship for UCLA Athletics, you will build and execute a comprehensive donor stewardship and events program that enhances the donor experience and advances the Athletic Department's strategic priorities. In this vital role, you will serve as a close partner to the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Office/Chief Development Officer and will work in collaboration with the frontline fundraising team, marketing and communications team, university stewardship teams and coaches to broaden and deepen the magnitude and impact of donor engagement.

You will create inventive stewardship plans, develop best practices, improve and enhance tracking processes and implement strategies that create powerful moments, thoughtfully curated experiences/events, coach-athlete engagement, non-athletic activity and other tactics that increase donor retention and movement donors up the giving pyramid. As the Senior Director, you will lead, guide and support staff to produce high quality and successful stewardship outcomes that facilitate relationships and maximize propensity to give.You will analyze effectiveness of stewardship initiatives, events and communications programs, expanding their depth and impact of outcomes to enhance donors' relationships. This is a remarkable opportunity to bring your passion for engagement, strong knowledge of the donor cycle and constituent expertise, leadership abilities and drive for achievement to contribute to acknowledging and increasing support that invests in tomorrow's champions today. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Salary Range: $92,600 - $120,000 Annually Energy | Leadership | Integrity | Toughness | Excellence - Explore more about requisition 7494 and embark on a rewarding career at UCLA dedicated to investing in tomorrow's champions today. Other opportunities within UCLA External Affairs can be found at https://www.developmentcareers.ucla.edu To Apply, visit: https://jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home/jobs/7494 jeid-e7482753f57b374188c6d1475a9930c3