Development Associate, Donor Relations (7546) Job 84094 - The College of Computing, Data Science, aAbout Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is a dynamic, innovative new college at UC Berkeley that represents a once-in-a-generation transformation. The College brings together faculty, researchers, staff, and students from computing, statistics, the humanities, and social and natural sciences, mirroring the cross-cutting nature of data science and redefining the research university for the digital age.

Core to the College is a commitment to examining how the digital revolution affects equity and opportunity-and building the capacity to respond to these challenges. CDSS was created to meet the opportunities and demands of a world where data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence inform practice and policy in virtually every arena.

The College connects the Data Science Undergraduate Studies program, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences, Department of Statistics, the Berkeley Institute for Data Science, Computational Precision Health, and the Center for Computational Biology. The College is responsible for growing Berkeley's broad-based programs in data science, computing, statistics, and other interdisciplinary programs, including classes and programs serving thousands of undergraduate students a year.

The Development Associate, Donor Relations is the lead administrator for donor engagement and stewardship at CDSS, and for overall administrative support and tracking of Development activities and programs. This role will facilitate programs, events, communications, and outreach across the unit, fundraisers, leadership, and faculty, and manage the general administration of the department. The Development Associate, Donor Relations, will demonstrate the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with a broad range of campus staff and faculty. The Development Associate will also effectively prioritize among competing demands in support of college-wide priorities.

Visit this website to learn more about the future home of CDSS in the new Gateway Building: https://inspire.berkeley.edu/o/the-gateway/
Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 2/16/26 - Open until filled
Responsibilities

30% Administrative and Executive Support:

Manages the development calendar, scheduling of donor visits, and tracking of fund development plan activities. Works with CADS and with UDAR colleagues on contact reports, gift and pledge agreements, and gift fulfillment. Process reimbursements for expenses incurred related to CDSS fundraising activities, and assist with the development budget review process as needed. Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Development Officer, including scheduling and managing calendaring of various key meetings involving CDSS and campus leaders.

25% Stewardship:

Manages donor stewardship, produces and tracks acknowledgements, chair reports, and special grant reports to donors. Tracks and reports on funds, and creates bespoke acknowledgements and VIP donor communications for the Dean. Track and record contacts with key prospects, monitor proposal activity and prospect solicitation strategies, and update biographical and other prospect information in CADS. Ensures that recorded donor data and gift designations are accurate, current, and complete. Manages fund codes and works with UDAR to ensure data integrity. Liaises with UDAR Fund Management and Direct Marketing teams. Administer CDSS platforms: Give.Berkeley.edu, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, MailChimp, Mergo, ThankView, and others.

20% Fundraising Support:

Analyzes and synthesizes knowledge on donors and CDSS to prepare event briefings and meeting briefings for CDSS leaders, including the Dean, key faculty, the Chief Development Officer, other development leaders, and other campus leadership. Work with the Development team and communications on special stewardship projects such as holiday cards, new alumni contacts, and other projects. Develops solicitation materials, including slide decks, email, and social media postings, to support fundraising programs. May research alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and foundations to help identify prospects. Participates in the transition to a new CRM system.

20% Event Planning & Support:

Manages the organization and implementation of special events involving donors, alumni, and volunteer leaders, such as advisory board meetings, cultivation, and donor stewardship events. Plays a role in supporting complex major events managed by the College.

5% Engages in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, and other professional development activities pertinent to the position.
Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, and customer service skills.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising principles, donor relations concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities, including event planning, donor and funder relations and engagement, donor stewardship, budgeting, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
• Able to work successfully in teams and independently, able to shift priorities, manage multiple projects at once, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, effective decision-making and problem-solving, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Knowledge of the campus and CDSS, and its mission, vision, goals, objectives, achievements, activities, and infrastructure.
• Professional integrity, discretion, sound judgement, and the ability to handle very confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs, and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Enterprise.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and human resources policies, and procedures for staff and academic employees.
• Experience with CADS CRM to conduct research, process acknowledgements, do donor analysis, and prepare stewardship materials.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Classification: FUNDRAISER 2 NEX
Anticipated hiring range: $74,700 - $90,500
UCB salary range: $74,700 - $132,900
The salary offer to the final candidate will take into consideration their experience and salary equity with current UC Berkeley employees working in similar roles.
Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct Disclosure

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.

'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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.


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