Deputy Director University Development and Alumni Relations

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Departmental Overview


University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR), increases support for and enhances knowledge of UC Berkeley through communications, public outreach, and fundraising. UDAR is responsible for fundraising and donor engagement, and works to strengthen unit development offices by consulting and partnering with campus fundraisers. UDAR also handles a range of central activities and services encompassing events, communications, stewardship, prospect development, gift management, database management, and more.


The Student Experience & Diversity (SED) Philanthropy program builds innovative philanthropic partnerships to ensure that belonging, discovery, and financial access are integral to every Berkeley student's education. The SED program primarily raises major gifts in support of student aid, co-curricular activities, and equity and inclusion. The team interfaces with a broad range of divisions and academic units on campus, and serves as the primary fundraising entity for the divisions of Equity & Inclusion, Undergraduate Education, and Student Affairs.


Position Summary

The Deputy Director brings a substantial degree of knowledge in the field of fundraising to lead advanced fundraising concepts by planning, soliciting, and implementing major gifts for priority fundraising areas for three divisions, Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion, and Student Affairs. The position works alongside the executive director, managing SED's frontline fundraiser team, being a strategic thought partner, and representing SED with program and divisional partners. Expected to raise $2.5M+ individually; $12M+ as a team each year.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is June 10, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.


Responsibilities

Philanthropy and Fundraising Management

• Manages a staff of 3 (one current vacancy) fundraising professionals directly responsible for raising $12M+ a year.
• Hires, trains, mentors, guides, and directs fundraising staff.
• Sets fiscal year fundraising strategy and goals; measures progress regularly to ensure strategies are meeting expected goals.

Philanthropy and Individual Fundraising

• Oversees and manages the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and donor prospects.
• Serves as the co-lead fundraiser for the department alongside the Executive Director and manages an individual portfolio of 40-60 major gift level donors and prospects, raising a minimum of $2.5M/year.

Fundraising Strategic Program Management

• Implements the SED priorities and leads thematic work plans.
• Participates in short- and long-range strategic and campaign planning.
• Manages a highly complex fundraising program serving three divisions.
• Conceives, creates, develops, implements, evaluates and manages development programs and strategies to meet predetermined goals and objectives, ensuring predetermined goals are met.

Campus Advancement Leadership and Management

• Responsible for fundraising for campus-wide priorities including scholarships, health services, basic needs, student advising, and more.
• Co-leads the development efforts for three administrative divisions: Equity and Inclusion, Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education.
• Represents SED in meetings and strategy sessions with program partners and campus leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of a higher education institution, including vision, mission, goals, objectives, applicable policies, infrastructure, and current issues of concern.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience applying management / leadership concepts, principles and best practices.
• Leadership / management skills to select, train, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
• Strong skills to meet predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Strong strategic planning skills and skills to conceive, design, implement, evaluate and manage fundraising programs and strategies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in persuasion / negotiation and strong marketing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

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. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $165,000.00 to $182,000.00. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for full UC benefits.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for up to 40% remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.


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