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Assistant Director, Annual Giving - Central

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $86,400.00/Yr. - USD $184,800.00/Yr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 05, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants A resume, cover letter, and completed application are required to be considered for position. Please note, this is a hybrid role. Position Summary Advance your career as the Assistant Director, Annual Giving with UCLA's Central Annual Giving team. Join us and bring your creativity, organizational and persuasive communication skills to a role where you can learn about and expand your fundraising skills while driving our Annual Giving initiatives. As an Assistant Director of Annual Giving, you will coordinate all aspects of solicitations throughout the year to targeted outreach groups, creating timely and inspirational campaign and donor communications. You will be part of building a better, brighter future with Bruins leading the way through innovation and transformation. Fundraising makes this possible and our teams are dedicated and motivated to connecting donors with opportunities to strengthen support and move forward UCLA's priorities. You will also work in partnership with our team and others on a variety of projects such as those supporting stewardship efforts as well as special writing assignments, donor relations projects and creating unique print and digital materials. UCLA is an exceptional place to work, with limitless opportunities and meaningful work. We also help you achieve financial wellbeing with a pension and other retirement savings plans. Purpose. Passion. Possibility. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with us today! Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Minimum of two years' demonstrated experience working in a fundraising environment and/or prior professional experience in a related field such as sales, marketing or business development. (Required) Experience with a Blackbaud CRM system or equivalent database and the use of databases to generate reports. (Preferred) Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising at a research university or institution of equivalent complexity. (Required) Excellent written communication skills to compose, proofread and edit a variety of correspondence and reports for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax; ability to write creative and persuasive solicitations, acknowledgements, reports and other fundraising-related pieces. (Required) Strong communication skills to collect and convey information via email, over the phone and in-person with accuracy, diplomacy and tact; ability to persuasively express the mission of the University and the fundraising goals of the campus in relation to annual giving. (Required) Detail-oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing workflow to fulfill objectives and meet goals according to deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. (Required) Ability to work effectively as part of a team with well-developed interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and to build and sustain lasting relationships with a wide variety of internal and external constituents. (Required) Proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications, as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications. (Required) Knowledge of database management and manipulation sufficient to retrieve data and isolate specific market segments. (Required) Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor files and other information as appropriate and to use discretion when responding to inquiries. (Required) General knowledge of basic gift terminology and of the application of writing skills to a fundraising program. (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. (Required) Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Fundraiser%203%20(41224044)