Advancement Initiatives Project Lead

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Law is seeking a Project Manager for Advancement Initiatives to drive philanthropy and support world-class scholarship. You will partner with senior leadership to engage major donors, craft executive briefings, and guide campaign operations with data-driven strategies that turn institutional vision into philanthropic impact.

This high-visibility role suits an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can manage high-stakes lifecycles, oversee budgets, and design donor-centric programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in a constituent-driven environment, donor engagement or providing support to a senior executive.

Responsibilities

• Drive donor engagement strategies and advance philanthropic initiatives.

Skills

Donor engagement

Project management

Customer service

Executive liaison

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communications

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Resourceful

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Data analysis

External Affairs familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database familiarity

Spreadsheet tools

Job description

UCLA Law is seeking a Project Manager for Advancement Initiatives to drive philanthropy and support world-class scholarship. You will partner with senior leadership to engage major donors, craft executive briefings, and guide campaign operations with data-driven strategies that turn institutional vision into philanthropic impact.

This high-visibility role suits an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can manage high-stakes lifecycles, oversee budgets, and design donor-centric programs