Deputy Director, University Development and Alumni Relations University of California

Title
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Deputy Director (0463U), University Development and Alumni Relations

Location
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Berkeley, United States

The Deputy Director brings a substantial degree of knowledge in the field of fundraising to lead advanced fundraising concepts by planning, soliciting, and implementing major gifts for priority fundraising areas for three divisions—Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion, and Student Affairs. The role works alongside the Executive Director, manages a frontline fundraiser team, is a strategic thought partner, and represents SED with program and divisional partners.

Expected to raise $2.5M+ individually and $12M+ as a team each year.

• Manages a staff of 3 fundraising professionals directly responsible for raising $12M+ a year.
• Hires, trains, mentors, guides, and directs fundraising staff.
• Sets fiscal year fundraising strategy and goals; measures progress regularly to ensure strategies are meeting expected goals.
• Oversees and manages the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and donor prospects.
• Serves as the co‑lead fundraiser for the department alongside the Executive Director and manages an individual portfolio of 40‑60 major gift level donors and prospects, raising a minimum of $2.5M/year.
• Implements the SED priorities and leads thematic work plans.
• Participates in short‑ and long‑range strategic and campaign planning.
• Manages a highly complex fundraising program serving three divisions.
• Conceives, creates, develops, implements, evaluates, and manages development programs and strategies to meet predetermined goals and objectives.
• Responsible for fundraising for campus‑wide priorities including scholarships, health services, basic needs, student advising, and more.
• Co‑leads the development efforts for three administrative divisions:
  Equity & Inclusion, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Education.
• Represents SED in meetings and strategy sessions with program partners and campus leaders.

• Minimum of 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of a higher education institution, including vision, mission, goals, objectives, applicable policies, infrastructure, and current issues of concern.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience applying management/leadership concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Leadership / management skills to select, train, mentor, evaluate, and motivate staff.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships at all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
• Strong skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Strong strategic planning skills and ability to conceive, design, implement, evaluate, and manage fundraising programs and strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong persuasion/negotiation skills and strong marketing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ to $. This is an exempt, monthly‑paid position. This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for full UC benefits.

This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Candidates must also comply with SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirements, disclosing any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years or any related misconduct.