Executive Director of Development, UCLA Anderson School of Management

UCLA Anderson School of Management seeks an Executive Director of Development to serve as a strong partner to the Senior Associate Dean of External Affairs. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced fundraiser who will execute high-level strategies to secure major/principal gifts with a focus on endowed chairs and program expansion; provide comprehensive oversight to major and annual giving teams; and work collaboratively to align donor passions with Anderson's strategic priorities. Please note, this is a HYBRID role. A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position. Qualifications: - Minimum of seven years of experience and progressive responsibility as a professional development officer or similar professional experience in a nonprofit, membership/volunteer driven or another related environment. (Required) - Progressively responsible experience in the design, implementation and management of complex development or comparable programs including the ability to envision and articulate future direction. (Required) - Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful cultivation and solicitation strategies and soliciting high-level major gifts from individuals. (Required) - Demonstrated management and leadership experience and skills to supervise fundraising officers as well as support staff. (Required) - Experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing special events. (Required) - Prior experience in a capital campaign setting. (Preferred) - Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising in a major research university or comparable institution. (Required) - Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful relationships with prospects, donors, volunteers, faculty, staff and students. (Required) - Strong ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, motivate and evaluate volunteers and staff who support development functions. (Required) - Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to exercise initiative, establish priorities, manage workload with minimal supervision and meet deadlines. (Required) - Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation proposals, gift/fund agreements, and reports. (Required) - Effective verbal communication skills to make persuasive oral presentations to senior management and conduct participatory meetings. (Required) - Impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues as well as confidential information. (Required) - Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of applications is required as is familiarity with other applications, programs and databases as needed with a willingness to learn new technologies. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment: - Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. - Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required) - Ability to travel as needed. Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Appointment Type: Staff: Career Department: Development Full or Part Time: Full Time Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: $116,300 - $200,000 Annually Full Salary Range: USD $116,300.00/Yr. - USD $264,600.00/Yr. Apply AND Submit Deadline: 8:59 p.m. PT on 4/12/2026