International House
Principal Gift Officer
International House, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Job Title:
Principal Gift Officer Location:
International House at UC Berkeley Reports to:
Executive Director
About International House:
Founded in 1930 through a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., International House (I-House) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, self-supporting residential and community-oriented facility located in the southeast foothills of the Berkeley Campus. The historic complex is adjacent to the California Memorial Stadium along Piedmont Avenue.
The building has six floors of 470 single and double residential rooms, including a conference center featuring the Chevron Auditorium with a capacity of 350, several other smaller meeting rooms, plus a library, and a dining common with a capacity of 325. Since its founding, it has housed more than 95,000 residents, including two Governors of California and eight Nobel Prize laureates. The mission of I-House is to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world.
Each year, I-House provides some 1,100 students and scholars from 75+ nationalities (including the USA) with an opportunity to live and learn together over the course of a typical 12-month cycle. I-House's rich array of programs serves the residents, the campus, and the local community, and our constituencies include I-House donors, alumni, current residents, the UC Berkeley community, and the general public.
Position Overview:
In anticipation of its 100th anniversary on August 18, 2030, I-House at UC Berkeley is embarking on an ambitious Centennial Capital Campaign. Following a capacity analysis and campaign preparedness study conducted with Marts & Lundy, I-House seeks a seasoned and dynamic Principal Gift Officer (PGO) to join its development team.
The PGO will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Centennial Capital Campaign by managing a portfolio of 100-125 high-net-worth individuals (including alumni, friends, and former board members) with the potential to give between $1M and $100M+. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with senior leadership, board members, and key stakeholders to secure transformative gifts that align with I-House's strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Donor Cultivation and Solicitation: Develop and implement personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a select group of high-net-worth donors. Conduct one-on-one donor meetings to deepen relationships and communicate the mission and impact of I-House. Ensure consistent, high-quality communication with major donors through customized proposals, presentations, and engagement activities. Portfolio Management:
Manage a portfolio of 100-125 potential donors with the capacity to give $1 million or greater. Focus on securing major and principal gifts to achieve campaign goals. Accurately track and report on donor interactions and progress using a donor management system. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to engage donors. Increase donor engagement and commitment, converting prospects into long-term philanthropic partners. Collaboration and Leadership:
Collaborate with the Executive Director and board members on joint fundraising efforts, including high-capacity donor outreach. Serve as a key contributor to the overall fundraising strategy for the Centennial Capital Campaign, offering insights on campaign messaging and donor engagement. Work with the communications and program teams to align donor strategies with I-House's impact initiatives, ensuring donors understand the organization's mission and vision. Campaign Strategy and Execution:
Play a central role in executing the Centennial Capital Campaign, with a focus on securing major gifts for financial aid, scholarships, historic preservation, and global programs. Provide leadership in campaign strategy development, ensuring that objectives are met within specified timelines. Partner with the Executive Director to identify, prioritize, and engage key prospects, ensuring a tailored approach to each donor. Stewardship and Donor Relations:
Build and maintain long-term relationships with major donors through consistent, personalized engagement. Organize and host high-level donor events to strengthen donor relationships with I-House. Develop and execute stewardship plans that communicate the impact of gifts and express ongoing appreciation to donors. Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in major or principal gift fundraising, with a proven record of securing seven-figure gifts or higher. Portfolio Management:
Proven ability to manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and successfully convert prospects into philanthropic partners. Relationship Building:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and sustain long-term relationships with major donors. Campaign Experience:
Experience leading or contributing to successful capital or major fundraising campaigns in a nonprofit, higher education, or related environment. Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and compellingly present complex ideas to diverse audiences. Collaboration:
A collaborative team player capable of working effectively with leadership and board members on fundraising initiatives. Mission-Driven:
A passion for the mission of I-House and a commitment to advancing its values of cross-cultural understanding, diversity, and global cooperation. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: $190,000- $235,000/year. I-House also offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-covered premiums (dependent on plan selection), Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A 403(b) plan with a 5% matching and a 5% non-elective contribution. This organization also offers a 457(b)-retirement plan option. Paid vacation totaling 18 days of accrual in the first year (with accrual increasing after 5 years), paid sick time, 14 paid holidays, and generous family leave and accommodations.
Must be able to work in person in Berkeley, CA.
Principal Gift Officer Location:
International House at UC Berkeley Reports to:
Executive Director
About International House:
Founded in 1930 through a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., International House (I-House) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, self-supporting residential and community-oriented facility located in the southeast foothills of the Berkeley Campus. The historic complex is adjacent to the California Memorial Stadium along Piedmont Avenue.
The building has six floors of 470 single and double residential rooms, including a conference center featuring the Chevron Auditorium with a capacity of 350, several other smaller meeting rooms, plus a library, and a dining common with a capacity of 325. Since its founding, it has housed more than 95,000 residents, including two Governors of California and eight Nobel Prize laureates. The mission of I-House is to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world.
Each year, I-House provides some 1,100 students and scholars from 75+ nationalities (including the USA) with an opportunity to live and learn together over the course of a typical 12-month cycle. I-House's rich array of programs serves the residents, the campus, and the local community, and our constituencies include I-House donors, alumni, current residents, the UC Berkeley community, and the general public.
Position Overview:
In anticipation of its 100th anniversary on August 18, 2030, I-House at UC Berkeley is embarking on an ambitious Centennial Capital Campaign. Following a capacity analysis and campaign preparedness study conducted with Marts & Lundy, I-House seeks a seasoned and dynamic Principal Gift Officer (PGO) to join its development team.
The PGO will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the Centennial Capital Campaign by managing a portfolio of 100-125 high-net-worth individuals (including alumni, friends, and former board members) with the potential to give between $1M and $100M+. This position reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with senior leadership, board members, and key stakeholders to secure transformative gifts that align with I-House's strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Donor Cultivation and Solicitation: Develop and implement personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a select group of high-net-worth donors. Conduct one-on-one donor meetings to deepen relationships and communicate the mission and impact of I-House. Ensure consistent, high-quality communication with major donors through customized proposals, presentations, and engagement activities. Portfolio Management:
Manage a portfolio of 100-125 potential donors with the capacity to give $1 million or greater. Focus on securing major and principal gifts to achieve campaign goals. Accurately track and report on donor interactions and progress using a donor management system. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to engage donors. Increase donor engagement and commitment, converting prospects into long-term philanthropic partners. Collaboration and Leadership:
Collaborate with the Executive Director and board members on joint fundraising efforts, including high-capacity donor outreach. Serve as a key contributor to the overall fundraising strategy for the Centennial Capital Campaign, offering insights on campaign messaging and donor engagement. Work with the communications and program teams to align donor strategies with I-House's impact initiatives, ensuring donors understand the organization's mission and vision. Campaign Strategy and Execution:
Play a central role in executing the Centennial Capital Campaign, with a focus on securing major gifts for financial aid, scholarships, historic preservation, and global programs. Provide leadership in campaign strategy development, ensuring that objectives are met within specified timelines. Partner with the Executive Director to identify, prioritize, and engage key prospects, ensuring a tailored approach to each donor. Stewardship and Donor Relations:
Build and maintain long-term relationships with major donors through consistent, personalized engagement. Organize and host high-level donor events to strengthen donor relationships with I-House. Develop and execute stewardship plans that communicate the impact of gifts and express ongoing appreciation to donors. Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in major or principal gift fundraising, with a proven record of securing seven-figure gifts or higher. Portfolio Management:
Proven ability to manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and successfully convert prospects into philanthropic partners. Relationship Building:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and sustain long-term relationships with major donors. Campaign Experience:
Experience leading or contributing to successful capital or major fundraising campaigns in a nonprofit, higher education, or related environment. Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and compellingly present complex ideas to diverse audiences. Collaboration:
A collaborative team player capable of working effectively with leadership and board members on fundraising initiatives. Mission-Driven:
A passion for the mission of I-House and a commitment to advancing its values of cross-cultural understanding, diversity, and global cooperation. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: $190,000- $235,000/year. I-House also offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-covered premiums (dependent on plan selection), Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A 403(b) plan with a 5% matching and a 5% non-elective contribution. This organization also offers a 457(b)-retirement plan option. Paid vacation totaling 18 days of accrual in the first year (with accrual increasing after 5 years), paid sick time, 14 paid holidays, and generous family leave and accommodations.
Must be able to work in person in Berkeley, CA.