Job ID
72900
Location
Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time
Full Time
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
There are many reasons why the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is ranked among the top three engineering schools in the world. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary, hands-on education. We challenge conventional thinking and value creativity and imagination.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and the Berkeley Engineering Fund, the Associate Director of Development position is a frontline fundraising role focused on discretionary gifts to the College of Engineering, primarily focused on the Berkeley Engineering Fund. The Associate Director is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to the Berkeley Engineering Fund and other top College priorities.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Development and the Berkeley Engineering Fund, this individual will grow the community of benefactors that support the Dean's highest priorities through a combination of frontline fundraising and programmatic strategy.
Leadership Fundraising and Portfolio Management (60%)
- Personally qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward an active portfolio of 150+ leadership and major gift prospects.
- Make face-to-face solicitations for gifts in the four, five and six-figure range.
- Implement digital outreach strategies to maximize time spent with key donors and prospects.
- Coordinate leadership annual giving solicitations with the broader Development team.
Annual Fund Mini-Campaigns: Strategy, Design, Execution (30%)
- Lead and/or support the planning and implementation of fundraising projects and programs.
- Collaboratively design and execute annual fund mini-campaigns through multiple channels.
Strategic Planning and Analysis (10%)
- Participate in short and long-range strategic planning.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development to analyze annual giving data and trends.
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of frontline and annual fund fundraising experience.
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent skills in building & maintaining rapport with constituents.
- Must be located in the Bay Area; hybrid schedule is available.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in personally soliciting special gifts from individuals ($2,500+).
- Experience in higher education is helpful.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,900 - $126,400 yearly.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Questions may be directed to
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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