Associate Director of Development

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate Director of Development to join our team at the University of California, Berkeley. As a key member of our Development team, you will play a critical role in growing the community of benefactors that support the Dean's highest priorities through frontline fundraising and programmatic strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Personally qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward an active portfolio of 150+ leadership and major gift prospects for increased levels of annual support ranging from $1,000-$100,000+ focusing on fundraising for the Berkeley Engineering Fund and other key priorities.
  • Make face-to-face solicitations for gifts in the four, five, and six-figure range. A portion of these solicitations will be conducted in partnership with gift officers in other campus units.
  • Implement digital outreach strategies to maximize time spent with key donors and prospects.
  • Build high-trust relationships with a variety of colleagues across Berkeley Engineering and the greater campus as necessary to ensure all tracked prospects are adequately engaged, solicited, and stewarded.
  • Coordinate leadership annual giving solicitations with the broader Development team.
  • Take on shared responsibility for ensuring the integrity of our donor database, including adding timely contact reports and updating data points.
Requirements
  • 2 or more years of frontline and annual fund fundraising experience, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, techniques, procedures, and practices.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
  • Excellent skills in building and maintaining rapport with constituents and articulating a compelling case for support.
  • Superior organizational, analytic, and planning skills, with the ability to achieve project deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
  • Flexible, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience and keen interest in personally soliciting special gifts from individuals ($2,500+).
  • Experience in higher education is helpful.
  • Interest in STEM topics, entrepreneurship, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $88,900 - $126,400 yearly, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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