Job ID: 71064
Location: Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time: Full Time
About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
The Chief Development Officer is a key strategic partner to the Executive and Artistic Director, with primary responsibility to mature Cal Performances' development and grow the organization's revenue to support an ambitious strategic direction. The incumbent is responsible for directing the department's fundraising operations, spearheading substantial annual growth in the areas of individual giving, corporate philanthropy, government and foundation grants, and campaigns for gifts to support and sustain a comprehensive performing arts center.
The incumbent ensures the continual evolution and success of Cal Performances by instilling a culture of philanthropy, coordinating fund development, contributing to strategic planning, executing strategies specified in the Strategic Plan, and addressing fundraising issues within the organization.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: August 1, 2024
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Strategic Planning: Develops, executes and evaluates successful multi-year Development plans, establishing long term and short term goals for all departmental fundraising efforts.
- Principal Gift Fundraising: Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of 50+ principal gift prospects.
- Development Team Management: Manages the Associate Director of Development and the Institutional Giving Manager.
- Board of Trustees and Volunteer Relations: In coordination with the Executive and Artistic Director, manages and stewards trustee giving.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of Development experience in all aspects of modern Development work.
- 5+ years of experience working with leadership donors.
- Track record of developing and executing successful multi-year Fund Development plans.
- Strong experience in financial resource management.
- Strong skills in managing, selecting, coaching, evaluating, and motivating staff.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with capital and endowment campaigns is very desirable.
- Passion in speaking about artists, repertoire and performances is desired.
Salary & Benefits
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $145,000 to $233,000.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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