Assistant Dean of Advancement and Chief Development Officer
Core
Lead advancement and major gift solicitation for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, aligning fundraising priorities with the school's strategic vision.
Role type
Senior development officer (higher education/performing arts)
Builds
Philanthropic support for scholarships, faculty excellence, artistic programming, facilities, and research
Domain
Higher education / Performing arts
Required skills
Strategic fundraising planning, major gift solicitation, foundation relations, grant writing, donor stewardship, team leadership, campaign management
Preferred skills
R1 university advancement experience, performing arts fundraising, seven-figure gift securing, comprehensive campaign experience
Technologies
Salesforce, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies; cultivate and solicit major and principal gift prospects; manage foundation relations and grant management; lead advancement staff and student employees; build partnerships with alumni, parents, and community leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities