Labor Center Associate Director of Development

FUNDRAISER 2 NEX (007546)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000164

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/3/2026 3:03:54 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/3/2026 3:03:51 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES                    

Department:

210500 - INSTITUTE FOR RES ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000164

Position Description ID

262883

UC Payroll Title:

FUNDRAISER 2 NEX (007546)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40053958

Reports to Payroll Title:

Fundraiser 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40058192

Department Head Payroll Title:

ADMIN MGR 1

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA Labor Center is seeking an Associate Director of Development (ADoD) to work with the Labor Center Director of Development, Center Director and staff to support the growing fundraising program, including the Comprehensive Campaign for the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center and related signature programs. The ADoD must have initiative, self-confidence, mission alignment, and experience working with highly productive and collaborative teams.

The Labor Center's fundraising team includes the Director who oversees the fundraising strategy and program, the Associate Director for Foundation Relations who focuses on contracts and grants from institutional donors, and the Associate Director of Development who focuses on individual major gifts, the capital campaign, and development events. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of donors, and proactively aim to increase giving from various supporters. The ADoD will utilize a wide array of prospect research tools to research and analyze data as part of overall identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts for foundation, contract, and individual donor prospects.

Under the direction of the Labor Center's Director of Development, and in consultation with the Center Director, ADFR and other leaders at the center, the ADoD will have the opportunity to hone their major gift understanding, fundraising skills and strengthen small but mighty fundraising for a dynamic center with a mission driven focus. The ADoD will also help oversee donor and fundraising related events and special programs. Please note, this is a hybrid position with the main office at the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center in Pico Union. This is an EA-Related role.

Established in 1964, the UCLA Center for Labor Research and Education, Downtown Labor Center, conducts research on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center's research, policy and educational initiatives serve to inform a diverse group of stakeholders: workers, community organizers, policy makers, educators, labor leaders, students, and elected officials.

Development

Support the DoD on the LC’s donor strategy including research and cultivation, securing donations from small and major donors, and supporting all aspects of the Lawson comprehensive campaign and future campaigns. Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and advance new and existing relationships in all stages of “moves management”. Assist the DoD to create and implement the strategic plan for annual donor outreach, including setting target goals and concrete plans to reach those goals. Serve as the lead to centers staff and oversee specific donor appeals and related development programming.  Coordinate and implement donor  visits and other related cultivation and solicitation activities.

40%

Fundraising Event Management

Oversee all aspects of program planning for donor events, in conjunction with the DoD and using UCLA Events Management and External Affairs tools and best practices. Oversee the center signature development events and donor engagements including catering, venues, required paperwork for the city. Manage staff outreach for donor events and guide as well as support center wide and specific-team development events. Develop and manage event budgets. Oversee the production of promotional materials for donor outreach and events, including solicitations, programs, artwork, multimedia, promotion, and acknowledgements. Manage data entry and reporting to track all donors, donations and sponsorships, RSVPs, guest lists, premiums, and invoicing.

25%

Research, Reporting & Development Communications

Oversee tracking and recording of interactions with major donor prospects and gifts; pull analytics and reports; and update development related budgets and fundraising progress reports. Support Director with solicitations, proposals and reports including integrating data to strengthen development material. Manage stewardship and impact reporting. Work with the DoD and Communications to develop donor messaging, media outreach for development events, and online donor outreach to effectively present the Center’s work. Manage appeals, development mailings, donor courtesies, and ensure appeal codes and marketing efforts follow policies and procedures. Coordinate with External Affairs and Gift Services on gift documentation and donor recognition for accurate tracking.

25%

Research, Reporting & Development Communications

Fundraising Team Collaboration

Co-lead in Development Team meetings and projects; attend and engage with the broader UCLA External Affairs trainings, meetings, and opportunities; occasionally attend the College and Division of Social Science development-related meetings. Participate in center all-staff meetings, retreats, professional development opportunities, and community builders; and occasionally the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee meetings on fundraising/budget. Collaborate on prospects that overlap with major gifts and institutional donors to ensure a cohesive solicitation strategy for those prospects. Other duties as assigned.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

In related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

2 years or more

Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience as a development officer.

Required

And

Prior experience in related fundraising roles in fields such as work with labor, non-profit, community-based organizations, or higher education.

Required

And

Experience with major gifts and moves management

Required

And

Experience working with donor database or similar membership or sales database and capacity to track various stages of solicitation cycles for various prospects and funders.

Required

Excellent oral communication skills to collect and convey information with accuracy, diplomacy, and tact; ability to persuasively express mission of the UCLA Labor Center and its fundraising goals; especially as they relate to funding priorities at the UCLA Labor Center.

Required

Demonstrated skill in using a variety of electronic resources to find and compile information about prospective and current funders and affiliated individuals, and the ability to synthesize gathered material for incorporation into relevant development documents.

Required

Demonstrated track record of raising funds through donor activities and frontline fundraising.

Preferred

Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues across a complex organization that values collaborative decision making; ability to build and sustain lasting relationships with internal and external constituents.

Required

Detail oriented with ability to take initiative, work independently and accept responsibility; adept at setting priorities and managing work flow to fulfill objectives and meet goals according to deadlines in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Required

Ability to run, analyze and summarize computer-generated reports; analyze data effectively to evaluate progress; recognize areas of weakness and recommend strategies that achieve stated objectives.

Required

Ability to maintain confidentiality of individual donors and supporters information; impeccable integrity and discretion in dealing with foundations, government representatives, donors, alumni, students, administrators and colleagues.

Required

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft suite of applications as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications; willingness to learn new programs and applications as needed.

Required

Ability to work some weekends and evenings as needed.

Required

Ability to support and at times oversee donor/development related events.

Required

Working knowledge of principles and practices of fundraising in a university or institution of equivalent complexity with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies and resources specific to institutional donor fundraising.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Other University Setting(s)

Location:

Downtown Labor Center

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.