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Director of Development, School of Social Welfare (7547U)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Berkeley, CA, USA (On-site)
$120,000 - $150,000 annually
The University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare is seeking a Director of Development (7547U) to plan and execute fundraising strategies that advance the School's mission.
About Berkeley: At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy: Plan and execute short- to long-term fundraising strategies, specifically targeting leadership annual gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.
Donor Management: Manage a portfolio of 60-120 prospects and conduct 60-120+ visits annually via phone, Zoom, or in person.
Goal Achievement: Secure a minimum of $1 million in unrestricted support annually and ensure capital campaign goals are met.
Collaboration: Partner with the Dean, UDAR, and faculty to identify funding priorities, produce proposals, and develop marketing materials.
Operations: Oversee advancement operations, including event planning for donor stewardship, prospect research, and maintaining records in the CADS database.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related area required; Master's preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years in fundraising, donor relations, or business development, with demonstrated success in personally soliciting gifts of $100k or more. Experience in higher education is required.
Skills: Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills; high emotional intelligence and political acumen.
Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; ability to travel within California and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
Application Review Date: The first review date is June 30, 2026.
Conditions of Employment: This position requires fingerprinting and a successful background check.
UC Berkeley is an equal opportunity employer.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through the UC Berkeley careers portal: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=86884&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant&
Reference Job ID 86884. The first review date is June 30, 2026.
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