INDIVIDUAL GIVING COORDINATOR - Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
- Employer
- UC Hastings College of the Law
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Salary
- $60,000 - $75,000 Annually
- Closing date
- Nov 5, 2021
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- Focus Areas
- Crime / Legal-related, Human Services, Philanthropy / Social Responsibility
- Job Function
- Development / Fundraising
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
INDIVIDUAL GIVING COORDINATOR
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
The University of California Hastings College of the Law was founded in 1878 as the law department of the University of California and was the first law school in California. Over the years, it has built a legacy and reputation of being a preeminent institution comprised of renowned faculty committed to the study of legal theory and research, preparing students for careers in the judicial system, public service, and industry.
The College is redefining legal education through an experiential, interdisciplinary, and international approach to the law. By integrating rigorous academics with hands-on practice, the College is preparing its graduates to tackle modern legal challenges.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) defends the human rights of courageous refugees seeking asylum in the United States. With strategic focus and unparalleled legal expertise, CGRS champions the most challenging cases, fights for due process, and promotes policies that deliver safety and justice for refugees. We are the trusted partner and proven resource for legal teams and human rights organizations, and bring invaluable data and compelling personal stories to shape the public narrative. We use strategic litigation to advance sound asylum laws and protect due process rights. Through policy advocacy and education, we provide critical expertise to policymakers at all levels of government, leading the movement to honor our commitments to refugees under U.S. and international law. Through technical assistance and training, we empower advocates to take on complex asylum cases, providing them with the tools they need to craft winning arguments and secure protections for their clients.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Individual Giving Coordinator is responsible for supporting CGRS’s Individual Donor program and working collaboratively with the development and communications teams to create and implement strategies that result in greater individual giving across all gift levels. The Individual Giving Coordinator is critical to how CGRS builds and manages relationships with a wide range of individuals, including major donors, prospects and colleagues. They should be organized, goal oriented; exhibit a high level of professionalism and maturity; display strong written and oral communication skills, including comfort with external relations; demonstrate close attention to detail; and be able to multitask and meet deadlines. Commitment to CGRS’s mission to protect the human rights of refugees is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the Deputy Director to establish goals, develop activities and create programming to maintain and grow CGRS’s individual giving program, including major gifts.
- Manage data-driven strategies for annual giving, major giving, monthly giving and planned giving.
- Organize and execute moves management plans to manage and grow each relationship with existing and prospective donors, with an emphasis on upgrading donors and securing multi-year commitments.
- Collaborate with CGRS communications team on a messaging and communications strategy for building a sustained base of annual individual donors.
- Manage a solicitation calendar and direct strategic participation of key staff and board members in individual donor development activities.
- Coordinate the law firm giving campaign.
- Ensure timely and accurate gift entry and acknowledgement process, including documentation and follow up of verbal and written pledges.
- Create metrics and a reporting system to track development team progress.
- Work effectively with the development team to foster a culture of philanthropy organization wide.
- Ensure systems and infrastructure readiness including the use, upgrade and maintenance of existing development databases.
- Understand CGRS’s mission, goals and programming in order to effectively identify, research, monitor and engage prospective donors.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Preference for at least 2 years of development/fundraising experience and familiarity with the moves management process.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Creative and independent strategic thinker with ability to proactively develop new ideas, cultivate buy-in with other staff members, and manage implementation and assessment.
- Superb interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships with internal and external constituencies, including colleagues, current and prospective donors.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to express CGRS’s mission and goals with clarity and persuasion.
- Experience with computer programs that support the development team, including Microsoft Office and donor database systems.
- Strong work ethic, evidence of excellent judgement, attention to detail and demonstrable personal integrity.
- Enthusiasm for the role development plays in the critical work of social justice and supporting CGRS’ entire team to execute our mission.
- Committed to protecting and promoting the human rights of refugees.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
For your Work/Life Balance
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
This full-time, exempt, represented opportunity offers a yearly salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience) plus an excellent benefits package. To apply: https://uc-hastings.breezy.hr/p/cc84ae2903a5-individual-giving-coordinator
Failure to provide the information as required on the application form and to include a resume shall immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration. This position has been designated as "sensitive" and requires a pre-employment background check. This position is open until filled.
UC Hastings College of the Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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