Director of Development (0462U), Berkeley Law - #71831

Job ID

71831

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Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full / Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.

Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

• The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence;
• the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice;

and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley's School of Law is one of the nation's great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real-world issues.

The law school is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national, and global import.

The Law School's Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team engages alumni philanthropically and in programming and initiatives that strengthen the school and the student experience.

The mission of the Development arm is to secure financial support for core operations and special initiatives that advance the law school's mission.

Position Summary

• The position involves designing, developing, delivering, and administering fundraising programs. Develops and implements strategies for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts prospects with the capacity for a major gift of $100,000 to $5,000,000 and above;
• identifies new donor prospects through researching background information on potential donors and developing materials, creating marketing plans, and organizing related programs / events;
• cultivates, stewards, and solicits donor prospects for gifts ranging from $25K to $1M and above; prepares and negotiates gift instruments ranging from moderate to high complexity;

works with the Dean, Assistant Dean, and faculty as necessary to solicit the largest gifts; manages a portfolio of principal gift prospects assigned to the Dean.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising :
• Plans, organizes, and directs large-scale fundraising campaigns for Berkeley Law.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and / or stewards major gift prospects and donors.
• Responsible for major gifts and corporate / foundation level fundraising.
• Writes complex proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and / or foundation prospects.
• Travels to meet with donors and represent Berkeley Law.
• Ensures fundraising goals are met and raises at least $1M annually.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations.
• Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Education Level : Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and / or experience in legal environments.
• Membership in Council Advancement Secondary Education (CASE) and / or Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $126,800 - $158,500, commensurate with experience.

This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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