Director of Development, Basic & Biomedical Sciences

The Basic and Biomedical Sciences Development team is seeking an extraordinary, strategic, and collaborative Director of Development
to
advance philanthropic support for world-changing scientific innovation. Partnering directly with university deans, department chairs,
institute directors, and world-renowned faculty, you will shape the future of medicine by securing major and principal gifts that accelerate
breakthrough research and empower the next generation of scientific leaders.

This role offers an exceptional platform for an
ambitious fundraising leader: a high-impact, broad-scope portfolio spanning foundational basic science departments, cutting-edge
interdisciplinary research centers, the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), and the prestigious Sandler Program
for Breakthrough Biomedical Research (PBBR).

Why This Role Is Unique

• Unrivaled Portfolio Breadth: Rather
  than working in a single niche, you will drive philanthropic strategies across an expansive ecosystem of basic sciences, multidisciplinary
  institutes, and graduate education.
• Direct Access to Academic Leadership: You will serve as a trusted advisor to deans,
  department chairs, and pioneering researchers, translating complex scientific visions into inspiring donor
  opportunities.
• High-Impact Philanthropy: Your work will directly fund high-risk, high-reward research (through PBBR) and
  nurture top-tier emerging
  scientists (through GEPA), leaving a lasting legacy on global health outcomes.
• Collaborative
  Environment: Join a
  high-performing, deeply supportive team environment built on partnership, intellectual curiosity, and shared
  impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio & Prospect Management

• Manage a
  dynamic portfolio of 75-100
  major and principal gift prospects, actively moving donors through the pipeline from identification and
  qualification to solicitation and
  stewardship.
• Target, cultivate, and solicit individual donors, foundations, and family
  offices capable of making gifts of
  $250k to $1M+.

Academic Partnership & Leadership Engagement

• Work
  directly with deans, department
  chairs, center and institute directors, and faculty leaders to understand strategic research priorities and
  convert them into compelling
  philanthropic proposals.
• Educate and coach faculty on fundraising best practices, serving as an
  expert partner in donor
  meetings and site visits.

Interdisciplinary Strategy & Programmatic Growth

• Develop customized
  philanthropic strategies that leverage the strengths of interdisciplinary initiatives, basic science departments,
  GEPA, and
  PBBR.
• Design and execute innovative proposals that connect donor passions with institution-wide scientific
  breakthroughs.

Desired Mindset & Competencies

• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine passion for basic
  science, scientific innovation, and medical research.
• Strategic Agility: Comfort navigating complex institutional structures
  and managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team-first mindset with high
  emotional intelligence and a commitment to shared goals.

*note: Salary commensurate with internal equity based on
education, scope, and experience

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -- Req
/
Pref

Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts,
principles, procedures, and techniques.

Required

Expert knowledge of all aspects of the institution, campus or medical
center, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare, generally. Expert
knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.

Preferred

Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.

Required

Expert written and interpersonal
communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with
outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to
secure gifts.

Required

Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project / program
management
skills, including skills in setting and meeting program / project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.

Required

Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality.

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and
10+ years
of related experience / or equivalent experience / training.

Required

Expert knowledge of all aspects of the
location

Required

Job Info

• Job Identification: 9548
• Job Category:
  External Affairs
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift:
  Day
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Budgeted Job Salary Range: $173,000 - $200,000
• Campus Location 1:
  Embarcadero Street (SF)
• Bargaining Unit: 99
• Employee Class: Career
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Job Code and Payroll Title: 000463 | FUNDRAISER 5
• Workplace: Flexible 1 Day On-Site
• 
  FTE%: 100.00