Director of Leadership Giving & Pipeline Development

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant Director of Leadership Giving to manage a portfolio of 175–200+ prospects, cultivate relationships, and upgrade donors to increase annual support.

You will collaborate with schools, colleges, and campus partners, design solicitation strategies, and lead major gift conversations in the four- to five-figure range, aiming to raise substantial annual gifts and build a strong donor pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, communications, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large donor portfolio and travel within California.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 175-200+ prospects and solicit four- to five-figure gifts.
• Coordinate with campus partners to develop solicitation strategies.
• Record donor interactions and produce fundraising reports.
• Lead face-to-face solicitations and donor stewardship activities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant Director of Leadership Giving to manage a portfolio of 175–200+ prospects, cultivate relationships, and upgrade donors to increase annual support.

You will collaborate with schools, colleges, and campus partners, design solicitation strategies, and lead major gift conversations in the four- to five-figure range, aiming to raise substantial annual gifts and build a strong donor pipeline.