Regional Director of Development, Southern California - University of Oregon

Another Source•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$90,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with the University of Oregon to recruit a Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy for Southern California. This role involves owning strategy in a key market, building a major gift pipeline, and engaging UO alumni and donors throughout Southern California. The position is based in Eugene or Portland, Oregon, with an expectation of working in the office two days per week, though a remote arrangement in Southern California can be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Oregon. The University of Oregon is a leading public research university focused on academic excellence, innovation, and student success. University Advancement connects alumni, parents, and friends to invest in the university's future through strategic philanthropy and relationship-building.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of professional fundraising experience, or five years of combined experience in fundraising or a closely related field such as corporate sales.
Demonstrated success building relationships with donors, prospects, or external stakeholders.
Experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective donors or clients.
Strong strategic planning and portfolio management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering meaningful relationships across varied communities.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience is a plus.
Experience fundraising within higher education.
Understanding of research university advancement and philanthropy.
Experience working with volunteer boards or advisory groups.

Responsibilities

Manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects through all phases of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Personally solicit major and planned gifts while supporting donor strategies led by university leadership and development colleagues.
Build thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans that strengthen long-term donor relationships.
Identify and qualify new major gift prospects throughout the California and Hawaii region.
Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to meet with donors and prospects.
Partner with development colleagues across schools, colleges, and central advancement to coordinate fundraising strategies and maximize donor engagement.
Build productive relationships with faculty, administrators, alumni volunteers, and university leadership.
Collaborate with Annual Philanthropy, Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Prospect Development, and Advancement Analytics to strengthen fundraising outcomes and maintain accurate donor records.
Partner with advancement leadership to establish fundraising goals and regional strategies.
Help develop and manage regional budgets and fundraising initiatives.
Collaborate with university and alumni association partners to maximize donor engagement opportunities.
Recognize and steward gifts in partnership with donor relations colleagues.
Participate in development meetings, strategic planning, and regional initiatives.
Maintain sound fiscal oversight while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture with colleagues, alumni, volunteers, and donors.
Support additional advancement initiatives as needed.