Director of Development, Regional Giving (FUNDRAISER 4)
 University of California - Davis | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
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 United States, California, Davis | |
 May 01, 2026 | |
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Davis
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Full Time
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Job Summary The Director of Development is an advanced fundraising professional with recognized expertise in specific areas of regional frontline development such as major gifts, who independently performs the full range of responsibilities of a university development officer, analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope, and determines solutions. Using advanced fundraising concepts, plans, organizes, and directs fundraising campaigns which include multiple components. The results of the incumbent's efforts have major impact on overall program goals and assignments and are typically at the "major gifts" level, including building and managing an active portfolio, and focusses on donors capable of giving $50K or more. Apply By Date: May 28, 2026 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced professional frontline fundraising experience, as demonstrated by 3 or more years of professional or volunteer fundraising experience; or equivalent transferrable professional experience including strategic relationship development and portfolio management; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Highly knowledgeable of and experienced with development and fundraising techniques, including prospect identification research, evaluation of historic gift data, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor stewardship. Significant experience in major gifts, prospect portfolio management as a frontline fundraiser, including knowledge of proven cultivation/solicitation techniques for gifts at all dollar levels with identified success in major gift fundraising, gifts $50k+. Demonstrated success soliciting and securing significant philanthropic gifts. Successful track record developing strategic relationships with donors. Expert political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships at all organizational levels and with outside constituencies, including donors, volunteers, and subject matter experts, to develop collaborative working relationships needed to accomplish organizational goals. Related experience conceiving, writing and editing fundraising presentations, case statements, and proposals and for support of program priorities. Expert written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying inclusion to one's work. A profound belief in the value of a safe workforce and a commitment to achieve this goal through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a large group of department and campus constituencies. Extensive major gift development experience, including general knowledge of estate and planned giving vehicles, and the various types of charitable gifts, including in-kind gifts, gifts of securities and gifts of real property. Experienced with the design, execution, and follow-through of strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, close, and steward major gifts of $50K or more. Previous experience managing a regionally based development portfolio. Volunteer management experience, including recruiting, developing, training, and empowering active, philanthropically-focused volunteer boards. Experience with Advance database a plus. Key Responsibilities * 80% - Major Gift Fundraising Department Overview UC Davis Office of Development and Alumni Relations provides leadership, coordination and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives. POSITION INFORMATION * Departmental Budgeted Salary Range: $118,000 - $125,000/yr., commensurate with experience. Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs Physical Demands * Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands * Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours Mental Demands * Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Special Requirements Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. | |