Job Description

Director/Senior Director, Leadership Annual Giving Officer (0462U), Intercollegiate Athletics - 819

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 studentathletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

Position Summary

Designs, develops, delivers, and administers fundraising programs. Identifies new donor prospects, develops materials and marketing plans, cultivates, stewards, and solicits donor prospects.

Application Review Date

First Review Date: 11/10/2025.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, Solicit and Steward Annual Fund Donors: Identify and manage a portfolio of at least 100 annual fund prospects.
• Establish and manage effective relationships with prospects and annual fund donors.
• Identify and evaluate potential donors; design and implement prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Complete 10 to 15 substantive contacts per month with an emphasis on quality personal visits.
• Provide stewardship for assigned prospects.
• Act as a liaison to specific sports to provide alumni relations services to designated friends' groups and constituents.
• Design and implement targeted and costeffective special alumni events and board meetings.
• Assist the Associate AD of Development and UDAR partners in executing mass solicitation strategies.
• Ensure predetermined fundraising goals are met by analyzing progress and working with stakeholders.
• Communicate to transactional donors attached to tickets to ensure requirements are met.
• Potential for expanded responsibilities, including supervision of team members after initial success.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced working knowledge of location, current issues, vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen.
• Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for the location.
• Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills and strong project management skills.
• Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, techniques, procedures and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $112,400.00 $118,000.00.

• This is an exempt, monthlypaid position.

How To Apply

• Submit resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• Valid driver's license and record in accordance with local policies/procedures.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position is a Mandated Reporter. Employment is contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Seniority level

• MidSenior level

Employment type

• Fulltime

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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