Associate Donor Relations Officer - Davis, CA,

Associate Donor Relations Officer – Davis, CA, Job  University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Donor Relations Officer is a frontline development professional responsible for managing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects while leading donor engagement, fundraising, and stewardship activities that strengthen relationships with UC ANR supporters and encourage continued philanthropic support. The position combines portfolio management with donor communications, gift acknowledgment, reporting, recognition, strategy development, and donor data oversight, and is intended to operate at an advanced professional level with broad responsibility for cultivating and advancing philanthropic relationships.

This role works closely with UC ANR leadership, frontline fundraisers, academics, volunteers, and the broader development team to coordinate outreach strategies, support solicitations, develop donor-facing materials, and ensure a well-integrated donor experience across development activities. The position requires strong writing, project management, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to manage complex assignments, provide informed recommendations, and serve as a resource on donor relations, stewardship, and fundraising strategy.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, UC ANR works to improve the life of every Californian by collaborating to solve problems and serving communities. For more than 100 years, UC ANR has connected Californians to their land‑grant university through a collaborative, mission‑driven network of advisors, specialists, academics, and staff.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a workforce reflective of our community and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives contribute to equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments.

The Development Services unit follows a purpose‑driven model of fundraising that begins with listening to what donors hope to accomplish and aligning those aims with UC ANR's unique strengths and statewide mission. Instead of leading with internal needs and categories, the team focuses on real‑world outcomes in communities and industries, building cases for support that reflect shared purpose and public benefit.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is the Development Services Office. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Budgeted Pay Scale: $/year to $/year

Standard Pay Scale: $/year to $/year

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 9/17/2026.

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, developing and implementing cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement strategies that advance philanthropic support and strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Conduct donor outreach through calls, meetings, written correspondence, briefings, and other engagement activities to deepen relationships and move donors through the development cycle.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers, development colleagues, and UC ANR leadership to coordinate donor strategy, support solicitations, and help advance complex donor opportunities.
• Research donor backgrounds, philanthropic interests, and engagement history to identify opportunities for cultivation, solicitation, and future support.
• Develop and coordinate donor‑facing materials, including proposals, briefings, acknowledgments, reports, presentations, and other communications that support fundraising and donor engagement.
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