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BLUM CENTER FOR DEVELOPING ECONOMIES AT UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Berkeley, California

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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley was established in 2006 to increase the impact of the university's unique expertise to address the challenges of global poverty. Propelled by the energy and talent of faculty and students committed to helping the nearly three billion people who live on less than two dollars a day, the Blum Center is focused on finding solutions to the most pressing needs of the poor.

Blum Center multidisciplinary innovation teams are working to deliver safe water and sanitation solutions in eight countries; life-saving mobile services throughout Africa and Asia; and new efficient energy technologies that minimize adverse environmental impacts. At the same time, the Center is educating the next generation of global citizens. The Center's Global Poverty & Practice undergraduate minor is the largest minor on campus, giving students the knowledge and real-world experience to become dynamic participants in the fight against poverty. Students take a variety of new courses and participate directly in poverty alleviation efforts in more than 40 developing countries.

For more information, please visit http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Development is responsible for increasing the financial support for the Blum Center's unique education and poverty-alleviation goals. The position will identify, solicit, cultivate, and steward potential major gift donors, including individuals, foundations and corporations, developing and implementing tailored action plans for prospective donors.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The position will be an employee of the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley Foundation (located in San Francisco). The position will not have any direct reports in the immediate future.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

* In collaboration with the Founder, Executive Director, and Board of Directors, develop a comprehensive fundraising plan.
* Develop effective programs for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors.
* Engage Board members, volunteers, faculty, and staff in fundraising.
* Develop systems and methods to maintain and update prospect research.
* Report on progress, opportunities and challenges in achieving revenue goals to the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Strong background in major gifts fundraising and a five year track record of progressively responsible experience in development
* Demonstrated success in securing large individual gifts
* Ability to inspire, manage and partner with board members and other fundraising volunteers
* Excellent managerial, fiscal, and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office and development databases
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to develop and implement persuasive cultivation ideas and techniques using sound judgment and realistic expectations for prospects and donors
* Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Extensive knowledge of development principles, fundraising techniques, and ethics
* Familiarity with the Northern California philanthropy community
* Bachelor's degree

TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to develsearch@gmail.com. We will respond to all applications.

Candidates may be subject to background checks.