Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Center for WorkLife Law | UC Hastings College of the Law

full-time

Posted on: 9/4/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year

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About the role

Lead the strategies, development, and execution of a comprehensive Annual Giving Program to increase alumni participation and giving
Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 mid-level donors (current and lapsed) to deepen engagement, assess philanthropic potential, and increase annual support
Prospect for mid-level donors and proactively engage with alumni to build relationships and create long-term cultivation strategies
Collaborate with fundraising colleagues and consultants to design and execute strategic annual giving plans and multi-channel fundraising campaigns
Craft and produce compelling fundraising messaging and appeals across digital and print platforms tailored to segmented audiences
Monitor campaign performance and giving trends; produce reports with insights and recommendations for optimization
Serve as a strategic partner and fundraising advisor to campus stakeholders and coordinate volunteer-driven fundraising efforts
Support Advancement-led and campus-wide events that contribute to donor stewardship and community building
Analyze donor behavior, campaign engagement, and communication metrics to inform segmentation, messaging, and overall strategy
Support review of gift entry to ensure accuracy of philanthropic donations
Contribute to ongoing evaluation and refinement of Annual Giving operations and perform other related duties as needed in support of the Advancement team’s goals

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, nonprofit management, public relations, business, or a related discipline
5 or more years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, donor engagement, or a related field, preferably in higher education or nonprofits
Demonstrated success in managing donor portfolios, implementing annual giving campaigns, or executing donor communication strategies
Proficiency in relevant technologies including CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge), email marketing platforms and social media with strong attention to data tracking and segmentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating donor-focused content across channels (print, digital, social)
Familiarity with the legal education landscape or experience working with alumni preferred
Experience developing and piloting engagement strategies for mid-level donors or segmented giving groups
Background in volunteer management or peer-to-peer fundraising programs
Ability to analyze giving trends, campaign performance, and donor behavior to inform data-driven decision-making
Comfortable with public speaking, donor visits, and confident representing the institution in donor-facing settings
Position designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check