Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Director

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

UC Davis School of Law seeks a Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to lead and implement complex alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives. The role designs programs, events, and outreach to strengthen alumni relationships while aligning with school goals.

Collaboration with internal partners and the central development office will drive Give Day, reunions, and digital campaigns. The position oversees day-to-day alumni relations operations, offers strategic direction, and ensures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading or designing engagement strategies, programs, or events that advance organizational goals and deepen constituent relationships.
• Advanced project management skills with measurable objectives and evaluation methods.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Stewardship & Annual Giving Strategy
• 30% - Alumni Events & Strategic Programming
• 20% - Volunteer Engagement & Leadership Development
• 15% - Staff Leadership, Training & Operational Oversight

Skills

Leadership

Engagement strategy design

Project management

Executive communication

Diplomacy

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

UC Davis School of Law seeks a Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to lead and implement complex alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives. The role designs programs, events, and outreach to strengthen alumni relationships while aligning with school goals.

Collaboration with internal partners and the central development office will drive Give Day, reunions, and digital campaigns. The position oversees day-to-day alumni relations operations, offers strategic direction, and ensures