Associate Director, Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $88K - $89K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring an Associate Director, Annual Giving. This role manages the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ annual giving program, leading fundraising activities, donor cultivation, gift processing, and benefit fulfillment to support the Anteater Club’s annual fund.

Highlights

Manage and lead annual giving and pipeline development for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Oversee fundraising activities including donor identification, cultivation, gift processing, and benefit fulfillment.
Requires strong knowledge of fundraising concepts, donor relations, and public relations.
Preferred experience with Salesforce or similar donor databases and capital campaign involvement.
Minimum of three years successful frontline fundraising or revenue generation experience, ideally in athletics.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential.
Must be knowledgeable of applicable laws, university policies, and confidentiality practices.
Expected salary range between $88,000 and $89,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits offered.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Experience working with diverse constituencies and volunteer leaders recommended.