Senior Director, Arts & Humanities Fundraising (Remote)

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Director of Development to secure philanthropic support for the Arts & Humanities. The role builds donor relations, leads fundraising strategy, and manages a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects to advance campus priorities.

The position focuses on the Arts & Humanities, collaborating with leadership, faculty, and volunteers to create compelling cases for support and to drive multi-million dollar gifts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fundraising/donor relations
• Proven success in direct solicitation
• Advanced ability to build prospect portfolios
• Experience with relationship-building with donors and volunteers
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential, complex situations

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 major gift prospects
• Develop and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Conduct 10–15 substantive donor contacts per month
• Solicit major gifts and assist in principal gifts
• Meet or exceed a $2M annual fundraising target

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public relations

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Director of Development to secure philanthropic support for the Arts & Humanities. The role builds donor relations, leads fundraising strategy, and manages a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects to advance campus priorities.

The position focuses on the Arts & Humanities, collaborating with leadership, faculty, and volunteers to create compelling cases for support and to drive multi-million dollar gifts.