Chief Development Officer (0464U), Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Job ID

74086

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Departmental Overview

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) ignites cultural change for a more inclusive and artistic world. BAMPFA has been uniquely dedicated to art and film since 1970, with international programming that is locally connected and globally relevant. It holds more than 25,000 artworks and 18,000 films and videos in its collection, with particular strengths in modern and contemporary art and historical Chinese painting, as well as the world's largest collection of African American quilts.

Position Summary

As a member of the BAMPFA senior management team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer is responsible for successfully managing the BAMPFA fundraising program to ensure that the development department reaches or surpasses an annual income goal of approximately $7 million. The responsibilities of this position include the full range of development programs and functions; events; donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; trustee engagement; and other development-related activities.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Cultivation:

• Personally oversees identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential individual donors above $50,000, and is responsible for all board giving.

Strategic Planning:

• Plans, organizes, and directs major fundraising activities which include multiple components.

Board Liaison:

• Serves as staff liaison to the Board Committees or working groups.

Supervision:

• Manages the work of professional and support staff involved in the implementation of multi-component fundraising programs.

Goal Setting and Achievement:

• Using long- and short-term development planning methodologies, the Director of Development conceives, develops, establishes goals for, manages, and evaluates fundraising programs and strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations and public relations.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $210,000 - $233,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.

Other Information

• This is not a Visa opportunity.
• This position is eligible for up to 20% remote work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.