Major Gifts Officer (7547U), Lawrence Hall of Science - 73882

$90,000 - $115,000/Yr

University of California - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Berkeley, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Major Gifts Officer at the Lawrence Hall of Science is responsible for supporting fundraising efforts by cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting a portfolio of donors and donor prospects. This role involves identifying potential donors, creating tailored proposals, and collaborating with the Head of Development to achieve fundraising goals. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with donors and effectively articulate the mission of the Lawrence Hall of Science.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential donors from The Lawrence's community of visitors and members, UC Berkeley's community of educators and alumni, and unaffiliated science and education focused philanthropists.
• Cultivates, stewards, and maintains relationships with a portfolio of existing and prospective donors.
• Creates individualized proposals for donors, tailored to their interests and priorities, and crafts individualized solicitation timelines.
• Solicits major gifts, including 4- to 6-figure donations, in support of The Lawrence Hall of Science's programs and in fulfillment of annual fundraising goals.
• Collaborates with Head of Development to develop fundraising goals, align vision and strategy, and set donor engagement and solicitation quotas.
• Collaborates with and supports other Development staff on projects relevant to Major Gifts Officer's work, such as special events and donor recognition.
• Records activities in donor database and liaises with other UC Berkeley fundraisers to ensure cooperative approach to shared prospects.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in donor relations or non-profit fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal skillset to facilitate relationship-building with donors, including ability to converse comfortably with strangers, curiosity about others, demonstrated emotional intelligence, and strong memory for personal details.
• Strong written communication skillset, including ability to personably engage individuals through e-mail.
• Strong organizational skillset, including ability to prioritize one's own task-load and maintain/manage a rigorous schedule of timely donor communications.
• Interest in The Lawrence Hall of Science's programs and activities, and ability to effectively and enthusiastically articulate a compelling case for support.
• Comfort discussing finances, and commitment to confidentiality and respect while handling donor information.
• Ability to travel locally within the San Francisco Bay Area for in-person meetings with donors and donor prospects in person.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend work.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years experience in major gifts solicitation.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a business, organization, or public university setting.
• Experience with donor management software (Tessitura or similar).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California.
• Eligibility for UC benefits with the possibility of extension.