Development Assistant Director

Under general direction, manages fundraising strategies and programs; provides leadership for select development projects; supports the leadership team; plans, develops; and oversees a significant part of the fundraising program; manages the overall donor database system; executes time sensitive initiatives; generates public and private support; articulates the organizational mission in a manner that inspires others; performs other related duties as required.

The Development Assistant Director is a management level classification in the Development series, and reports to an appropriate director level position.

This classification is responsible for the development and implementation of special fundraising projects for the Riverside University Health System (RUHS).

This class provides leadership to annual giving and major giving programs, long-term fundraising campaigns, and the building and management of a portfolio valued at a minimum of $500,000.

The Development Assistant Director is expected to spend 50% of allocated time in the field, accountable to the goal of meeting with at least twenty prospective and current donors per month with a focus on those with the potential to upgrade their annual support to $5,000 and above.

Incumbents in this class manage fundraising goals, objectives, and policies for support staff.

The Development Assistant Director is accountable to an operational budget, a portfolio of donors, and performs supervisory duties for assigned supportive staff.

The Development Assistant Director is distinguished from the Development Director in that the latter focuses on broader long-term strategy.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the RUHS Foundation Executive Director.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Ideal knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Proficiency with donor related software systems (CRM), strong understanding of nonprofit best practices and industry trends, demonstrated success in corporate partnerships, major donor development and multi-channel fundraising, exceptional communications and relationship building skills, strong strategic planning, project management, and analytical abilities.

Fundraising & Strategy


* Develop and implement fundraising plans that support the RUHS Foundation strategic priorities


* Annual giving, major gifts, foundation/corporate grants, and special fundraising initiatives


* Manage a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects


* Identify emerging fundraising opportunities and evaluate po...