Chief Development Officer
Core
Senior fundraising executive leading comprehensive development programs to secure major, principal, and transformational gifts for the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Development Officer (Advancement)
Builds
Philanthropic partnerships and funding for research, academic programs, scholarships, and community initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Social Work / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, comprehensive fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, budget management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience in academic health systems, knowledge of behavioral health and health equity, ability to translate research into philanthropic cases
Technologies
Salesforce, DonorPerfect, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of fundraising strategies, secure transformational gifts from individuals and foundations, recruit and mentor development staff, represent the school to key stakeholders, develop donor communications and impact stories, oversee annual development budget, maintain awareness of legal and policy developments in philanthropy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC