Regional Director of Development, Southern California

Director Of Development, Regional Philanthropy – Southern California

Another Source is proud to be partnering with the University of Oregon to recruit a Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy – Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity to own strategy in a key market, build a major gift pipeline, and engage UO alumni and donors throughout Southern California. With the LA28 Olympic Games on the horizon and a new campaign chapter ahead, the timing couldn't be better.

Focus:
Los Angeles / Southern California Salary: $90K–$94K Hybrid in Eugene or Portland, with potential for a remote arrangement in Southern California Relocation assistance available Higher education experience is a plus, but we're open to strong fundraisers and relationship-driven sales professionals with transferable experience.

Another Source's client, University of Oregon, is recruiting a Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy for Southern California to join their University Advancement team. This position is based in Eugene or Portland, Oregon, with an expectation of working in the office two days per week.

Note:

A remote arrangement based in Southern California can be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Oregon.

Market/region focus:
Southern California, tier 1 market is LA

The University of Oregon and its home city of Eugene- known nationwide as Tracktown, USA- have a special place in the country's Olympic ecosystem. One could say the Olympic connection is part of Oregon's DNA. With UO's Olympic Studies Hub and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to Los Angeles, this Director has an exciting opportunity to be on the ground in Southern California- connecting alumni and supporters to Oregon's Olympic legacy and helping shape how the university engages this critical market leading up to 2028.

The University of Oregon is one of the nation's leading public research universities, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Located in Eugene with a growing presence in Portland and throughout the West Coast, the university brings together world-class faculty, dedicated alumni, and passionate supporters to create meaningful impact through teaching, research, and public service.

University Advancement plays a vital role in advancing the university's mission by connecting alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to invest in the future of Oregon. Through strategic philanthropy and relationship-building, the division supports transformative initiatives that expand access to education, fuel groundbreaking research, and strengthen the university's impact around the world.

About this role:

As the Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy for Southern California, you will serve as a frontline major gift fundraiser responsible for building meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends throughout the California and Hawaii region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Philanthropy, you'll manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop strategies that inspire philanthropic investments supporting the University of Oregon's highest priorities.

This highly collaborative position partners closely with development colleagues across schools, colleges, central advancement, annual philanthropy, principal gifts, and advancement analytics to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making transformational gifts. Success in this role is measured by meaningful donor engagement, portfolio growth, and philanthropic support that advances the university's mission.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include

Major Gift Fundraising (80%)

• Manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects through all phases of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Personally solicit major and planned gifts while supporting donor strategies led by university leadership and development colleagues.
• Build thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans that strengthen long-term donor relationships.
• Identify and qualify new major gift prospects throughout the California and Hawaii region.
• Travel…