Senior Gift Planning Director

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Associate Director, Office of Gift Planning within UDAR. You will lead gift planning fundraising, manage a donor portfolio, and close multi-million-dollar commitments.

This exempt, full-time role supports strategic initiatives, collaborates with campus units, and offers remote flexibility up to four days per week. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with senior experience in large higher education preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of gift planning fundraising experience.
• Experience in large complex organizations and university setting preferred.
• Expert written and interpersonal communication, including persuasive presentations.
• Ability to manage confidential information and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements solicitation plans for gift planning prospects.
• Manages donor portfolios and collaborates with campus units to craft proposals.
• Writes complex proposals and closes gifts including life income and bequests.
• Trains UDAR and campus colleagues on life income gifts and bequests.

Skills

Gift planning fundraISING

Prospect development

Bequests and estates

Donor stewardship

Complex proposals

Data management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certs

State Bar CA (preferred)

Tools

Fundraising software

Proposal writing tools

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the Associate Director, Office of Gift Planning within UDAR. You will lead gift planning fundraising, manage a donor portfolio, and close multi-million-dollar commitments.

This exempt, full-time role supports strategic initiatives, collaborates with campus units, and offers remote flexibility up to four days per week. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with senior experience in large higher education preferred.