Job Description
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
Classification: Class Code 1717 / Level 3 / Exempt / Full-Time / Contract / Benefited / Non-Represented
Anticipated hiring range : $97,000-$102,000 (commensurate with experience)
Location : Hybrid/onsite in San Francisco, California (3 days in office)
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) defends the human rights of people seeking asylum in the United States. With strategic focus and unparalleled legal expertise, for over 25 years CGRS has championed the most challenging cases, fought for due process, and promoted policies that deliver safety and justice for refugees. We are the trusted partner and proven resource for legal services providers and human rights organizations and bring invaluable data and compelling personal stories to shape the public narrative. Through technical assistance and training, we empower advocates to take on complex asylum cases, providing them with the tools they need to craft winning arguments and secure protections for their clients. We use strategic litigation to advance sound asylum laws and protect due process rights. And our policy advocacy and education work provide critical expertise to policymakers at all levels of government, leading the movement to honor our commitments to refugees and asylum seekers under U.S. and international law. CGRS is committed to building an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization that lives its values internally and externally.
THE ROLE and responsibilities
CGRS seeks a highly motivated individual passionate about refugee rights and ready to lead CGRS’s fundraising efforts with foundations, law firms, individual donors, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources. This position will strengthen CGRS’s relationship with our community of supporters and expand and diversify our funding base.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
KEY FUNCTIONS AND PRIORITIES
Manage CGRS Grant Portfolio:
- Develop and execute CGRS’s annual and long-term institutional fundraising plan to meet organizational and programmatic goals;
- Understand CGRS’s mission, programs, and goals to effectively explore and pursue new funding opportunities from a broad range of institutional prospects;
- Lead the drafting of compelling letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, and other requests for institutional funding;
- Work with program staff to synthesize achievements and capture CGRS’s impact for inclusion in reports to funders and other communications;
- Manage the grants’ calendar and ensure the timely submission of all proposals and reports;
- Perform relevant research to identify grant opportunities and cultivation plans for prospective funders;
- Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process and streamline cultivation and stewardship of institutional funders;
- Coordinate with the finance team to prepare necessary budgets and financial statements for funders; Execute an annual foundation cultivation strategy which includes updates, phone calls, meetings, and other events to achieve and maintain foundation support and advance funder relationships.
Lead Coordinated Individual Giving Strategy:
- Establish goals, develop activities, and create programming to maintain and grow CGRS’s individual giving program, including major gifts.
- Manage and implement data-driven strategies for annual giving, major giving, monthly giving, and planned giving.
- Organize and direct “moves management” plans to manage and grow each relationship with existing and prospective donors, with an emphasis on upgrading donors and securing multi-year commitments.
- Collaborate with CGRS communications team on a messaging and communications strategy to execute meaningful outreach to supporters and build a sustained base of annual individual donors.
- Manage a solicitation calendar and direct strategic participation of key staff and board members in individual donor development activities.
- Establish and manage the law firm giving campaign.
- Oversee timely and accurate gift entry and acknowledgement process, including documentation and follow up of verbal and written pledges.
- Manage external relationships and communications with donors, prospects, and other relevant stakeholders to advance the goals of the individual giving program.
- Oversee metrics and a reporting system to track development team progress.
- Collaborate with the development team to create and lead activities that foster a culture of philanthropy organization wide.
- Evaluate and improve systems and infrastructure readiness including the use, upgrade, and maintenance of existing development databases.
- When necessary, provide guidance, mentorship, and project management support to development staff and interns to execute projects and activities relevant to the individual giving program and provide project management.
Liaise with CGRS Advisory Board:
- Organize and prepare quarterly Advisory Board meetings, assembling materials and agenda;
- Serve as primary point of communication with Advisory Board members;
- Steward members and their relationships/affinity to CGRS.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of five years (5) experience working in the area of women’s rights, immigrant rights, human rights, social justice, and/or legal services; at least two (2) of which involved fundraising.
- Valid work authorization in The U.S.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A strong commitment to CGRS’s mission;
- Proven leadership, strategy, management, organizational, and fundraising skills;
- Demonstrated ability to write in a clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive manner;
- Excellent oral communication and inter-personal skills;
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, excellent organizational and administrative skills;
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently (a selfstarter), as well as being able to function as a member of a team;
- Ability to work under pressure, setting and meeting goals and deadlines;
- Enthusiasm to learn and grow in a demanding and close-knit environment;
- Familiarity with organizational budgets and budgeting software;
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs as well as previous donor database experience; knowledge of Donor Perfect and Constant Contact a plus.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Law San Francisco strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law San Francisco College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
