Donor Relations & Stewardship Specialist (Hybrid)

Clay Today; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Davis, CA seeks an Associate Donor Relations Officer to manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, leading donor engagement, fundraising, and stewardship to strengthen relationships with UC ANR supporters.

The role combines portfolio management with donor communications, gift acknowledgment, reporting, and strategy development, working with leadership and volunteers to advance philanthropic relationships across Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in development, donor relations, or fundraising.
• Strong writing and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate donor strategy, support solicitations, and engage leadership to advance opportunities.
• Prepare donor-facing materials and reports to support fundraising goals.
• Develop donor communications reflecting program priorities and UC ANR's mission.
• Assist with events, briefings, and donor recognition activities.

Skills

Donor relations

Project management

Written communication

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Davis, CA seeks an Associate Donor Relations Officer to manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, leading donor engagement, fundraising, and stewardship to strengthen relationships with UC ANR supporters.

The role combines portfolio management with donor communications, gift acknowledgment, reporting, and strategy development, working with leadership and volunteers to advance philanthropic relationships across Development