Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Union Level

Department

Donor Relations

Campus

Stockton

Posting Number

201304191P

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

12

Work Schedule

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work generally performed during standard business hours, night and / or additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.

Position End Date

Open Date

11 / 14 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University

Internal : Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.

External : External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Director of Donor Relations is an important partner in the strategic management of University of the Pacific's relationships with its donors and is a key collaborator with the development division and university partners. The assistant director designs and implements a portfolio of programming focused on donor recognition, engagement and retention. The position is primarily responsible for communicating gratitude and impact, envisioning creative ways to thank donors and illustrating how their philanthropy changes lives and furthers the mission of the university.

Essential Functions

• Oversees three donor recognition societies : Heritage Society, 1851 Society, and Pacific Loyal. Manages all aspects of program administration, including new member welcome processes; membership roster maintenance; design and execution of annual programming calendar; and consistent evaluation of donor experience and needs.
• Manages first-time donor recognition, ensuring routine timely completion of first year stewardship touchpoints. Refreshes and adapts programming as needed.
• Collaborates to design and execute annual giving day stewardship plan.
• Serves as creative lead for special recognition projects. Develops, manages, and executes project activities and timelines.
• Liaises with annual giving to ensure well-coordinated solicitation and stewardship plans for recognition society members and other annual giving donors.
• Collaborates on broad-based impact reporting. Participates in developing messaging and creative concepts to convey the impact of gifts through various channels and mediums.
• Plans and executes student gratitude events. Will curate grateful student content (videos, thank-you notes, etc.), and build a roster of students interested in generating such content. and philanthropy education programs.
• Works with division partners to plan and staff donor events. Participates in program planning, coaches student participants, and prepares supporting materials as needed.
• Responds to special needs and requests from donors and from the VP Development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand / wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus and climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment / Work Week / Travel :

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use of computer and phone. Work generally performed during standard business hours, night and / or additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range

$68,640.00 - $86,273.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.