Senior Director of Development (0463U) - College of Engineering

University of California, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Berkeley, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley is recognized for its educational and research excellence, currently ranked as the #2 undergraduate Engineering program in the United States.  With more than 250 regular faculty members, 6,831 graduate and undergraduate students, Engineering is the second largest college on the Berkeley campus. The College is composed of seven academic departments (all ranked in the top ten nationally) and numerous innovative research centers spanning the fields of nanotechnology, computer science, energy, health care technologies, the environment and much more. From starting new major programs like aerospace engineering and tackling global challenges related to health and climate change, we are continually finding new ways to collaborate and innovate.

The College Development team supports the College’s core projects and programs through private fundraising efforts designed to reach over 60,000 alumni, friends, students, foundations, and corporate partners. The College regularly secures over $100M million in private gifts and is consistently among the top fundraising units within the university.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Development, the Senior Director of Development works to identify, cultivate, solicit, and structure major and special gifts from individuals, focusing on commitments of $500,000 and above.  The Senior Director works closely with College leadership to maximize substantial giving to the College. Through this collaboration, the Senior Director develops and implements tailored action plans for a portfolio of prospects and donors.  

This position is a pivotal member of the Development Team, which includes four other senior major gift officers, two Berkeley Engineering Fund fundraisers, and Donor Relations and Campaign Operations team. An ideal addition to our team would have 5+ years experience as a front-line, major gifts officer, a strong interest in higher education, and a deep intellectual curiosity about technology innovations and their impact on society.


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