Development Associate (7546U) - College of Engineering

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Departmental Overview

The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, consistently ranking among the top three Engineering colleges in the United States. With more than 247 regular faculty members, 2,421 graduate students and 4,320 undergraduate students located in seven academic departments, Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley Campus.

The College Relations Department supports the College's core projects and programs through marketing, communications, and private fundraising efforts designed to reach over 60,000 alumni, friends, students, foundations, and corporate partners. During the Light the Way campaign the College of Engineering received $900 million in private gifts and is consistently among the top fundraising units within the university.

The Development Associate supports the College's high-impact fundraising program and contributes to the team's high-level fundraising priorities. The position reports to the Director of Donor Relations and Campaign Operations (DRCO). Responsibilities include assisting in developing materials for the College's leadership and major benefactors, organizing related programs and projects, communicating donor impact and fund utilization on a regular schedule.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is:
July 2, 2026 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

Donor Relations and Major and Leadership Annual Gifts Support:

• As a key member of the DRCO team, assist in the development of high-level proposals, presentations, site visits, board meetings, and other special events to meet key fundraising objectives.
• Develop and design materials in collaboration with fundraisers and stewardship colleagues, including proposals, agendas, briefings, background information, slide deck presentations, and tailored correspondence for major donors and prospects.
• Support stewardship efforts through coordinating thank you notes, donor follow-ups, event invitations, and assisting in tailored, in-house donor mailings.
• Assist in preparation for donor meetings, including preparing briefing materials and ensuring all logistics are in place.
• Provide support for the Executive Director of Development in their portfolio management and associated communications as requested.
• Devise and recommend a new program of activities to serve a targeted donor population.

Project Management & Administrative Operations:

• Partners with DRCO team to implement and administer fundraising projects, programs, and events in support of the College's Development Program, often with college and campus partners.
• Provide project management assistance for development campaigns, including coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Participate in short- and…