Associate Director of Development, Leadership Gifts (7547U) Haas School of Busin

Job ID

73809

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business offers a unique opportunity to champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and continually learn in a workplace committed to increasing diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all.

The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team at Berkeley Haas engages with alumni, parents, friends, corporations and foundations to advance the vision and mission of the school.

The Haas Development and Alumni Relations team embraces flexible working arrangements for its employees. This role is eligible for a hybrid work plan, but expected to be based in the Bay Area.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 4, 2024

Responsibilities

• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards leadership prospects for increased levels of annual support for Berkeley Haas.
• Manages a prospect portfolio of 200-300 prospects.
• Conducts visits to solicit annual gifts, cultivate and solicit major gifts and planned gifts, and/or steward current donors.
• Develops strategies to ensure that all prospects are solicited each fiscal year at appropriate levels.
• Collaborates and partners with a variety of colleagues across Haas and the greater campus.
• Identifies new major and/or planned gift prospects.
• Takes on shared responsibility for ensuring the integrity of our donor database.
• Plans, schedules, and implements fundraising projects and programs.
• Ensures that predetermined fundraising goals are met.
• Participates in short- and long-range strategic planning.
• Assists in detailed planning of fund development and annual solicitation programs.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, or business development concepts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and keen interest in personally soliciting special gifts from individuals ($2,500+).

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000 to $125,000, up to $135,000 with maximum experience.

• 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.