Assistant Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy , University Development and Alumni R

Job

86750

Main Campus-Berkeley

The Assistant Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy raises leadership gifts from parents of current students and parents of alumni to support the Cal Parents Fund (Cal Fund) and other needs across the UC Berkeley campus. This position works with the Cal Parents and Family Philanthropy team in UDAR to support and advance family philanthropy across campus, making families an increasingly significant source of financial support for schools, colleges and other units  Assistant Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy proactively manages a portfolio of 200-250 individual leadership and major gift prospects who have the capacity to give between $100,000 and $250,000 over a span of five years.

This role makes an average of 10 in‑person and on‑screen visits per month plus substantive contacts to advance the donor relationship. The Assistant Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy qualifies major gift prospects, solicits gifts directly, and ensures predetermined fundraising goals are met. This position also consults with the Prospect Management liaison to actively identify and add/subtract parent‑prospects from the portfolio on an ongoing basis.

• Direct Fundraising & Solicitation:
  Independently manages a portfolio of 200‑250 current and prospective donors who are parents or other family of current or alumni students.
• Skillfully moves donors through qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and re‑solicitation, raising at least $500,000 annually for the university.
• Fundraising Programs & Analytics:
  Provides analysis and information of complex results or activities, and makes recommendations to upper management for program changes or development of new programs as required.
• Coordinates and may oversee the work of support staff, volunteers and/or other professionals.
• Donor Relations & Development:
  Develops donor solicitation strategies within existing policy guidelines.
• Participates in short‑ and long‑range strategic planning of fund development and donor relations programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues throughout the university to develop volunteer opportunities for prospective and current donors at the leadership and major gift levels.
• Fundraising Events:
  Participates in the planning, execution and evaluation of donor events and uses such events to establish and build relationships with current and potential donors.

• Ability to apply thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Parent and Family Philanthropy program or related program, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of applicable fundraising laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision‑making and problem identification, avoidance, resolution, and project management skills.
• Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000.00 – $.

• This is an exempt, monthly‑paid position.
• This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

• This position is eligible for up to 4 days/week remote work within…