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 advancement leader (Chief Development Officer)
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, event planning, grant writing, policy advocacy, relationship cultivation
Preferred skills
Experience in academic health systems, foundations, or social impact organizations
Technologies
Salesforce, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of fundraising strategies; Secure major and transformational gifts; Partner with Dean and faculty to identify funding priorities; Cultivate and steward prospective and current donors; Represent the school to key stakeholders; Translate research and community initiatives into philanthropic cases; Plan donor visits and special events; Collaborate on donor communications and impact stories; Facilitate faculty engagement with foundations; Develop and oversee the annual development budget; Recruit and mentor development staff; Monitor legal and regulatory developments in philanthropy
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC