Director of Development, School of Pharmacy and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Chapman University - Orange, CA
Chapman University seeks a Director of Development, School of Pharmacy and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences to lead all fundraising efforts for the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Pharmacy including the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts to the university from a pool of prospects targeting restricted and unrestricted major gifts with an annual fundraising goal that will be assessed and set annually by the Vice President of Development. The Director will serve as a central development liaison and primary major gift officer to the School of Pharmacy and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences to ensure that their development needs are supported in alignment with Chapman University's strategic plan and institutional priorities. The Director will serve as part of a development team responsible for collaborating with Chapman Family constituencies including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, mid-sized private institution, known for its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching, as well as its distinctive approach to personalized education. Located just 15 miles from the beach in Orange, California, Chapman’s Orange campus is close to industry leaders in fields from science to screenwriting that propel and jumpstart student careers. The Rinker Health Sciences campus serves graduate students in nearby Irvine, California, which is home to numerous hospitals, labs, and medical and pharmaceutical businesses. Channeling the entrepreneurial spirit of the West Coast, Chapman’s proximity to Los Angeles helps students land internships, job prospects, and other opportunities with industry leading organizations. University facilities offer an array of the latest educational and technological resources, housed in a blend of new, state-of-the-art, and historic buildings.

Chapman University is deeply committed to enriching diversity and inclusion through on-going efforts to cultivate a welcoming campus climate for all members of the Chapman community. It strives to provide an inclusive academic curriculum, promote equity and access in recruitment and retention, and develop meaningful outreach programs and partnerships within a diverse local community. The university values diversity and inclusion in the learning environment and believes it is vital to the fulfillment of its mission. An inclusive learning environment facilitates complex, critical, and creative thinking and differences in identities, values, beliefs, and perspectives are fundamental to a comprehensive education.

"Our next Director of Development for Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Pharmacy will have an exciting opportunity to join a talented and growing development team to reach new heights in our fundraising efforts. With the momentum we are experiencing and the addition of this position, our development team is poised to elevate our success and help Chapman actualize its strategic plan and successfully complete the comprehensive campaign." — Gabe Cagwin, Vice President of Development

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.