Senior Major Gifts Officer

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Leadership Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio capable of $100k+ gifts. You will identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts, write proposals, and collaborate with senior staff to implement strategies.

You will participate in performances and education events to steward donors, maintain confidentiality, and advance Berkeley’s philanthropic goals across Cal Performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in major or individual giving.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising, events, donor relations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent presentation skills to secure gifts.
• Ability to meet fundraising goals with planning and evaluation.
• Background check required.
• Knowledge of philanthropy policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a portfolio of ~150 donors capable of $100k+ gifts.
• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and steward prospects.
• Writes proposals and solicits gifts with senior staff.
• Manages relationships with top donors and primary managers.
• Develops strategies to secure major gifts for Cal Performances.
• Attends performances and events to cultivate donors.
• Performs fundraising duties including gala planning and donor communications.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Prospect research

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Digital communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

Salesforce CRM

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks a Leadership Giving Officer to manage a donor portfolio capable of $100k+ gifts. You will identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts, write proposals, and collaborate with senior staff to implement strategies.

You will participate in performances and education events to steward donors, maintain confidentiality, and advance Berkeley’s philanthropic goals across Cal Performances.