Associate Director of Development (0462U), University Development and Alumni Relations - #78173

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University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR)

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), increases support for and enhances knowledge of UC Berkeley through communications, public outreach, and fundraising. UDAR is responsible for fundraising and donor engagement, and works to strengthen unit development offices by consulting and partnering with campus fundraisers. UDAR also handles a range of central activities and services encompassing events, communications, stewardship, prospect development, gift management, database management, and more.

Student Experience & Diversity (SED) Philanthropy

The Student Experience & Diversity (SED) Philanthropy program builds innovative philanthropic partnerships to ensure that belonging, discovery, and financial access are integral to every Berkeley student's education. The SED program primarily raises major gifts in support of student aid, co-curricular activities, and equity and inclusion. The team interfaces with a broad range of divisions and academic units on campus, and serves as the primary fundraising entity for the divisions of Equity & Inclusion, Undergraduate Education, and Student Affairs.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Development is a Bay Area based position on the Student Experience and Diversity team (SED) in University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR). This position will be a self-driven leader with a high degree of knowledge in the field of fundraising and recognized expertise in the field of student success and equity programs. Using advanced fundraising concepts, they will plan, organize, and direct complex large-scale fundraising campaigns with multiple stakeholders, including identifying new donor prospects, developing materials and marketing plans, organizing related programs / events, and cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors typically at the major gifts level. This position includes managing a portfolio of donors capable of giving gifts $100,000+, and may lead the planning of functions, meetings and serve on internal / external committees as a student success representative. Results have a major impact on financial aid fundraising and student equity and success programs. The position is expected to raise $1M+ as established by the maturity of the portfolio.

The First Review Date for this job is: June 15, 2025

• Develops and manages a dynamic portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects for gifts in support of the student experience in the agreed upon range. May include corporate and foundation prospects.
• Plans, organizes, and directs large-scale, fundraising campaigns which include multiple components in support of the student experience.
• May serve as an expert or lead development professional in specific areas related to student programs, like scholarships and financial access for student success.
• Analyzes needs and assists in the development and implementation of the Student Experience and Diversity strategic plan in partnership with UDAR and three primary unit stakeholders for fundraising and other advancement programs in support of the student experience.
• Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met and implements program activities to achieve these goals for the divisions of Student Affairs, Equity and Inclusion, and Undergraduate Education.
• May lead the development of functions, meetings and serve on internal / external committees as a representative of the student experience.
• The advanced level professional fundraiser will raise a minimum of $1M annually for Berkeley's Student Experience and Diversity programs.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience applying advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques - capable of meeting a minimum annual fundraising goal of $1M annually.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience demonstrating advanced working knowledge within a large, complex higher education environment or non-profit organization, understanding its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
• Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and strong project management skills.
• Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

• Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the student experience, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education generally.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $120,000 - $130,000, and is commensurate with experience, salary placement guidelines, and staff equity in UDAR and on the Berkeley campus.

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.

• This position is Bay Area-based and eligible for 50% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities, department needs and travel expectations, and are subject to change.
• Review of applications for this position will begin June 15, 2025 with an anticipated start date in September 2025.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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