Campaign Strategy Executive Director — Hybrid

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Executive Director, Campaign Planning to lead the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. The role works with leadership across UDAR, campus partners, and volunteers to shape strategy, materials, events, and outreach.

Responsibilities include campaign planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, donor cultivation, and coordinating with campaign counsel to deliver measurable annual and long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expert collaboration and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and lead through influence.
• Deep knowledge of university-scale fundraising, donor relations, communications, and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead campaign planning and direction for a comprehensive university campaign.
• Collaborate on campaign materials, marketing plans, and events.
• Manage campaign governance, timelines, budget, and staffing.
• Serve as liaison with campaign counsel and UDAR leadership.
• Oversee volunteer engagement and donor prospect development.

Skills

Campaign planning

Stakeholder management

Fundraising strategy

Leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (Preferred)

Tools

CRM fundraising tools

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks an Executive Director, Campaign Planning to lead the university’s comprehensive fundraising campaign. The role works with leadership across UDAR, campus partners, and volunteers to shape strategy, materials, events, and outreach.

Responsibilities include campaign planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, donor cultivation, and coordinating with campaign counsel to deliver measurable annual and long-term outcomes.