Assistant Director of Development, Children's Miracle Network (Fundraiser 3

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development for Health & Sciences Development & Alumni Relations is an experienced professional who has the ability to practice, and/or has knowledge of, the fundraising field, with the ability to apply fundraising theory to the full range of responsibilities of a university development officer. This position analyzes problems/issues of varied scope, and determines solutions, and plans, schedules, and implements comprehensive fundraising projects and programs, including fundraising programs such as the Children's Miracle Network.

This position is metric-driven and expected to raise gift dollar amounts as established through an annual business planning process and aligned with the assigned portfolio. This is a fundraising position focused on developing new and fostering established donor relationships. Guided by a "donor centric" approach, the incumbent will strategically solicit gifts and steward existing ones using various communication methods, including in person, video, texting, phone, social media and virtual visits.

This position requires good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and works independently, collaboratively, and collegially as part of a large, matrix organization.

September 10, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Initial Application Review date is August 26, 2026. Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time. Position will remain open until filled.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience demonstrated through 1 or more years of professional or volunteer fundraising experience; or equivalent transferrable professional experience including strategic relationship development and portfolio management; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships at all organizational levels and with outside constituencies, including donors and volunteers, to develop collaborative working relationships needed to accomplish organizational goals.

• Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying inclusion to one's work. A profound belief in the value of a safe workforce and a commitment to achieve this goal through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a large group of department and campus constituencies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic relationships with businesses, corporations, individual donors and prospective donors, foundations, and other philanthropic organizations and researching, building and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects with a goal of raising philanthropic funds.

• 70% - Fundraising
• 20% - Development Operations
• 10% - Unit Outreach & Volunteer

Development & Alumni Relations (DEVAR) provides leadership in building enduring public trust, understanding, and support for UC Davis and its mission of teaching, research, and public service. DEVAR provides leadership, coordination and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives.

• Departmental Budgeted Salary Range: $88,100 - $90,000/yr., commensurate with experience.
• Fundraiser Classification Full Pay Range: $88,100 - $162,100
• Salary Frequency:
  Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 23
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  Assistant Director of Development, Children's Miracle Network
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  M-F 8am-5pm
• Location:
  Sacramento, Broadway Office, Suite 1150
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• H1-B Eligible:
  Applicants must be permanently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work). This position is based in Sacramento, CA and may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid schedule.

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