economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.
Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare has provided statewide, national, and global leadership in evidence-informed social work practice and social policies since its inception in 1944. Despite the small number of faculty, UC Berkeley Social Welfare has for decades been ranked the most productive group of social welfare scholars in the country, producing new knowledge that regularly challenges conventional wisdom and paves the way for new practices and policies. Equally important, our graduates become agents of social change through direct practice, agency management, policymaking, and leading new discoveries that address the grand challenges confronting our society.
Collectively, as both scholars and practitioners, UC Berkeley Social Welfare continues to have a significant, positive impact on the common good across many social issues and populations in need.
Position Summary
The Director of Development serves as a strategic partner to the Dean of Social Welfare in the design, development, execution, and management of fundraising initiatives for the School of Social Welfare. This position identifies and cultivates new donor prospects in collaboration with prospect research, development colleagues, and current donors, with a focus on expanding support through leadership giving opportunities and alumni engagement. The Director of Development initiates and leads events to enhance outreach efforts and donor stewardship to strengthen connections with the school's community and philanthropic partners. This position reports to the Executive Director of External Relations and Engagement, with a dotted line to the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Constituent Programs (CP), University Development & Alumni Relations (UDAR), and the Dean.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is June 30, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct the School's advancement operations. Implement the School's fundraising strategies. Manage Development and Alumni related operations, collaborates and indirectly supports all teams in the School. Professional Development.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five years of thorough working knowledge and understanding of fundraising, donor relations, or business development concepts, principles, techniques, procedures, and practices.
- Demonstrated experience and keen interest in personally soliciting gifts from individuals ($100k+).
- Experience in higher education.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the goals of social welfare and social workers.
- Master's degree and/or equivalent experience/training.
