Major Gifts Officer

University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits to join a prestigious law college's Advancement Team as a Major Gifts Officer. In this pivotal role, you will drive fundraising efforts during the largest campaign in the institution's history. Your expertise in relationship management and communication will be crucial as you engage with alumni and friends, cultivating significant contributions that enhance educational opportunities and innovative research. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal profession while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relationship-based major gifts.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and increasing donor support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 125-150 major and principal gift donors.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance solicitation strategies.

Skills

Relationship management

Written communication

Oral communication

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degrees

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

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Class Code 6111 / Level 4 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited

Salary: $100,000-$130,000 (commensurate with experience)

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is an inspiring and meaningful time to join the UC Law San Francisco Advancement Team. As we undertake the largest fundraising campaign in the College’s history, we seek a Major Gifts Officer to raise critical funds from alumni and friends of the College to enhance UC Law SF’s ability to impact the legal profession, expand opportunities for students, and fuel innovation through cutting-edge research and programs.

Major Gifts Officer - Advancement

Classification: Class Code 6111 / Level 4 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited

Anticipated salary range: $100,000-$130,000 (commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of 125-150 current, lapsed, and prospective major and principal gift donors through the donor cycle – identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, focusing on donors with the capacity to make five- to seven-figure gifts.
• Collaborating with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Philanthropy to maintain a viable prospect portfolio.
• Partnering with the Advancement team, College leadership, faculty, and other internal members to share key initiatives and updates, advancing solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Participating in events such as Convocation, Swearing-In Ceremony, Chancellor’s Reception, Spring Week, Alumni Chapter and Affinity Group events, and others for donor engagement.
• Documenting all communications with donors in the Raiser’s Edge NXT database.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in relationship-based major gifts.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and increasing donor support.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and rapport development with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally; valid driver’s license required.

Benefits include:

• Health and Welfare: Medical, dental, vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial: Life, Disability, Legal Insurance; UC Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, Commuter Benefits.

The hiring process:

This position is designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check. UC Law San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.