Director of Major Gifts & Development

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts fundraising for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborate with the CDSS Dean and campus leaders to drive campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, cultivating donors, and ensuring goals are met while advancing equity and inclusion across the campus.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts.
• Higher education experience, particularly STEM areas, is preferred.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to meet fundraising goals with confidentiality and integrity.
• Knowledge of campus structures and equity initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and cultivates donors.
• Writes proposals for individual, corporate, and foundation gifts.
• Leads fundraising campaigns and collaborates with campus leadership.
• Sets and achieves predefined fundraising goals and program activities.
• Develops pipelines and engages stakeholders to support DEI efforts.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public relations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts fundraising for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and collaborate with the CDSS Dean and campus leaders to drive campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing fundraising plans, cultivating donors, and ensuring goals are met while advancing equity and inclusion across the campus.