Donor Recognition Lead — Remote & Stewardship

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director, Donor Recognition to lead campuswide donor recognition programs, respond to inquiries, and help shape stewardship for leadership and principal gifts. This exempt, monthly-paid role combines program management, data analysis, and collaborative strategy, with a focus on timely, accurate, and personal donor communications.

The position offers up to 80% remote work within the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a large complex organization (e.g., higher education or non-profit).
• Minimum of three years advanced knowledge of donor relations, stewardship, and donor recognition principles and practices.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, fundraising professionals, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to tailor communications to diverse donor audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills; ability to interpret complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manages Donor Recognition Giving Societies and donor communications with a data-driven approach.
• Advances recognition and stewardship strategy; implements enhancements and leverages new technologies.
• Coordinates data, reporting, and program administration across campus partners.
• Maintains documentation and data integrity in the advancement database and processes.
• Handles donor inquiries and administers donor benefits and engagement opportunities.

Skills

Donor relations

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Director, Donor Recognition to lead campuswide donor recognition programs, respond to inquiries, and help shape stewardship for leadership and principal gifts. This exempt, monthly-paid role combines program management, data analysis, and collaborative strategy, with a focus on timely, accurate, and personal donor communications.

The position offers up to 80% remote work within the United States.