"Fundraiser 4 or 5 Davis, CA, Job ID 84124"

Job Description

The UC ANR (University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources) Associate Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations (CFR) is to help direct and strengthen the CFR program within Development Services to connect industry and foundations across the organization based on mutual interests and opportunities. The position will report to the Director, CFR, and will require strong grant writing skills for all unit gift/grant proposals, impact reports, and stewardship reports. The individual serves as a key liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate organizational operations and fundraising efforts.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

This position is posted as a Fundraiser 5 but a Fundraiser 4 may be considered depending on the level of experience of the hired applicant.

The home department is the Development Office. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale:

Fundraiser 4 - $103,100.00/year to $149,700.00/year

Fundraiser 5 - $114,300.00/year to $167,600.00/year

Job Posting Close Date:

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 2/25/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

55% Development/Fundraising:

• This role is responsible for strengthening corporate engagement and ensuring retention of current and future corporate and foundation sponsors/donors.
• Plan, organize, and implement strategies to secure foundation and corporate funding for UC ANR.
• This will be done by pursuing the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundations and companies.
• Emphasize the importance of relationship-building in working with foundations and corporations and their designees.
• Seek out opportunities to host site visits at ANR and all UCCE (University of California Cooperative Extension) locations and REC (Research and Extension Centers) locations.
• Maintain and grow relationships within a caseload of corporate and foundation donor prospects through all phases of the solicitation process, using NACRO (Network of Academic and Corporate Relations Officers) best practices.
• Work with corporate and family foundations to build and strengthen partnerships while also supporting all members of the fundraising team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with cooperative extension and program staff to stay abreast of funding needs for academic research and extension, programs, and capital projects.
• Operates independently with a portfolio of corporate and foundation funders, including some of the division's most important corporate and/or foundation prospects.
• Aids in planning and coordinating community events and fundraising activities.
• Capacity to travel as needed for solicitation and stewardship purposes.

35% Proposal Writing/Communications:

• Prepares and coordinates proposals for non-government organizations, private and family foundations, and corporate funders.
• Supports the preparation of annual reports, newsletters, and fundraising materials.
• Builds and supports relationships with funders, ensuring effective communication, stewardship and compliance.
• Represents the organization in meetings and events as requested by the unit lead.
• Research potential grant opportunities and align funding strategies with organizational priorities.

10% Administration:

• Will assist in drafting, editing and finalizing all gift and grant proposals that fall under the responsibility of the development services unit.
• Will assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing all communications within the unit, to include presentations and other multimedia platforms.
• Trains and assists staff in understanding grant guidelines
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
• Develops policies and procedures to streamline administrative processes.
• May require flexible working hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, journalism, literature, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of corporate and/or foundation relations experience or in a closely related field/equivalent (F5).
• 3-5 years of corporate and/or foundation relations experience or in a closely related field/equivalent (F4).
• Record of success in securing major gifts ($25K+) from corporations and foundations and meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience in proposal writing, fundraising, or administrative management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in business administration, communications, journalism, literature, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Certified Grant Writer (CGW) or Grant Professional Certified (GPC).
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) or equivalent credential.
• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit organizations or fundraising environments.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders and funders.
• Knowledge of financial management related to grants, including budgeting and compliance monitoring.

To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=84124&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant