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Senior Director, Development Initiatives (0462U), Haas School of Business - 8012
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Senior Director, Development Initiatives (0462U), Haas School of Business - 80120
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Overview The Senior Director, Development Initiatives at the Haas School of Business leads the execution of development programs and campaigns, direct response marketing, donor relations and engagement initiatives. This role drives high-impact contributions to the school, managing platforms and strategies that collectively raise nearly $2M annually, while fostering meaningful donor relationships that advance Berkeley Haas' mission. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Development Officer and oversees two bodies of work focused on donor relations, engagement, and frontline fundraising support.
Responsibilities
Development Programs and Strategy Execution
Provide strategic leadership on high-level development programs and campaigns.
Lead implementation oversight of annual and special campaigns and development programs, including Reunion, Big Give, End of Year Campaign, and others as needed.
Lead engagement and collaboration with the alumni relations team and the broader school community to develop a culture of philanthropy at Haas.
Develop donor acquisition strategies to expand the base of donors to Berkeley Haas, utilizing Reunion, Big Give, matching gifts, donor societies, and other incentives.
Set measurable goals, timelines, and implementation plans for each campaign, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Partner with the Deputy Chief Development Officer to align strategic efforts with other partners at DAR and Haas.
Partner with the Deputy Chief Development Officer on team execution of the broader development strategies spanning principal, major, and leadership giving.
Drive storytelling efforts to inspire donors through impactful communication and engagement approaches via case statements and impact reports.
Donor Relations & Digital Fundraising Strategy Development
Provide strategic oversight and guidance on donor relations strategies and bespoke donor engagement.
Lead initiatives to enhance mass digital outreach impact, including leveraging data analytics, CRM tools, and other platforms to optimize donor outreach and retention.
Strengthen pipelines for major giving through innovative cultivation strategies and targeted stewardship campaigns.
Ensure proper donor appreciation and stewardship, including leading donor appreciation efforts.
Team Leadership & Strategic Management
Lead and manage three key bodies of work: Direct Response Marketing, Donor Relations, and Frontline Fundraising Support Team, including direct supervision of listed roles.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across teams.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to ensure team members achieve their goals.
Collaborate with leadership to align team priorities with organizational strategies, ensuring operational efficiency and effective resource allocation.
Learning & Growth
Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo; Confidence Without Attitude; Students Always; and Beyond Yourself.
Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Expertise in fundraising principles, comprehensive campaign strategies, and best practices for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, culminating in 7+ years of leadership experience.
Leadership and team management skills to mentor and guide multi-functional staff across marketing, donor relations, and frontline fundraising support roles.
Proven ability to lead the execution of high-level development programs and campaigns.
Proven experience with CRM platforms and digital fundraising tools, with experience leveraging data and analytics to optimize donor outreach, engagement, and retention.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to align donor engagement programs with organizational priorities and philanthropic goals.
High level of expertise in crafting compelling donor communications and storytelling, including case statements, impact reports, and personalized messaging.
Ability to guide the creation and implementation of donor prioritization strategies tailored to major, leadership, and principal-level donors.
Proficiency in managing complex, concurrent projects, ensuring timely execution and effective resource allocation across campaigns and donor engagement efforts.
Demonstrated understanding of the higher education philanthropy landscape and alumni relations frameworks, especially in the context of supporting academic priorities.
Advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with donors, alumni, leadership, and stakeholders.
Cultural competency and the ability to foster an inclusive, equitable, and team-oriented environment that reflects the institution's values and priorities.
Expertise in using data analysis and donor insights to guide decision-making, identify opportunities, and strengthen giving pipelines.
Adaptability and resourcefulness to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the status quo; Confidence without attitude; Students always; Beyond yourself.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or can quickly learn about UC Berkeley's and the Haas School's vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Familiarity with Berkeley Haas' Defining Leadership Principles and how to integrate them authentically into donor strategies, team leadership, and external relationships.
Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary range for this position is $109,200 - $158,500, commensurate with experience. This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week) career position eligible for UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly, with eligibility for up to 40% remote work, as arrangements are determined with the supervisor and are subject to change.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Background & Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Note If you need more information or have questions about this posting, contact the department.
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Senior Director, Development Initiatives (0462U), Haas School of Business - 80120
role at
Inside Higher Ed .
Overview The Senior Director, Development Initiatives at the Haas School of Business leads the execution of development programs and campaigns, direct response marketing, donor relations and engagement initiatives. This role drives high-impact contributions to the school, managing platforms and strategies that collectively raise nearly $2M annually, while fostering meaningful donor relationships that advance Berkeley Haas' mission. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Development Officer and oversees two bodies of work focused on donor relations, engagement, and frontline fundraising support.
Responsibilities
Development Programs and Strategy Execution
Provide strategic leadership on high-level development programs and campaigns.
Lead implementation oversight of annual and special campaigns and development programs, including Reunion, Big Give, End of Year Campaign, and others as needed.
Lead engagement and collaboration with the alumni relations team and the broader school community to develop a culture of philanthropy at Haas.
Develop donor acquisition strategies to expand the base of donors to Berkeley Haas, utilizing Reunion, Big Give, matching gifts, donor societies, and other incentives.
Set measurable goals, timelines, and implementation plans for each campaign, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Partner with the Deputy Chief Development Officer to align strategic efforts with other partners at DAR and Haas.
Partner with the Deputy Chief Development Officer on team execution of the broader development strategies spanning principal, major, and leadership giving.
Drive storytelling efforts to inspire donors through impactful communication and engagement approaches via case statements and impact reports.
Donor Relations & Digital Fundraising Strategy Development
Provide strategic oversight and guidance on donor relations strategies and bespoke donor engagement.
Lead initiatives to enhance mass digital outreach impact, including leveraging data analytics, CRM tools, and other platforms to optimize donor outreach and retention.
Strengthen pipelines for major giving through innovative cultivation strategies and targeted stewardship campaigns.
Ensure proper donor appreciation and stewardship, including leading donor appreciation efforts.
Team Leadership & Strategic Management
Lead and manage three key bodies of work: Direct Response Marketing, Donor Relations, and Frontline Fundraising Support Team, including direct supervision of listed roles.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across teams.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to ensure team members achieve their goals.
Collaborate with leadership to align team priorities with organizational strategies, ensuring operational efficiency and effective resource allocation.
Learning & Growth
Actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of belonging for all, within the unit and at Haas.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the Status Quo; Confidence Without Attitude; Students Always; and Beyond Yourself.
Completes required training on time and engages in opportunities for learning pertinent to the position or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Expertise in fundraising principles, comprehensive campaign strategies, and best practices for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, culminating in 7+ years of leadership experience.
Leadership and team management skills to mentor and guide multi-functional staff across marketing, donor relations, and frontline fundraising support roles.
Proven ability to lead the execution of high-level development programs and campaigns.
Proven experience with CRM platforms and digital fundraising tools, with experience leveraging data and analytics to optimize donor outreach, engagement, and retention.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to align donor engagement programs with organizational priorities and philanthropic goals.
High level of expertise in crafting compelling donor communications and storytelling, including case statements, impact reports, and personalized messaging.
Ability to guide the creation and implementation of donor prioritization strategies tailored to major, leadership, and principal-level donors.
Proficiency in managing complex, concurrent projects, ensuring timely execution and effective resource allocation across campaigns and donor engagement efforts.
Demonstrated understanding of the higher education philanthropy landscape and alumni relations frameworks, especially in the context of supporting academic priorities.
Advanced interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with donors, alumni, leadership, and stakeholders.
Cultural competency and the ability to foster an inclusive, equitable, and team-oriented environment that reflects the institution's values and priorities.
Expertise in using data analysis and donor insights to guide decision-making, identify opportunities, and strengthen giving pipelines.
Adaptability and resourcefulness to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a desire to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with colleagues, students and team members.
Exemplifies Haas' four Defining Leadership Principles: Question the status quo; Confidence without attitude; Students always; Beyond yourself.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization or public university setting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or can quickly learn about UC Berkeley's and the Haas School's vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
Familiarity with Berkeley Haas' Defining Leadership Principles and how to integrate them authentically into donor strategies, team leadership, and external relationships.
Salary & Benefits The budgeted salary range for this position is $109,200 - $158,500, commensurate with experience. This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week) career position eligible for UC benefits. This position is exempt and paid monthly, with eligibility for up to 40% remote work, as arrangements are determined with the supervisor and are subject to change.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Background & Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Note If you need more information or have questions about this posting, contact the department.
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