Development Coordinator

FUNDRAISER 2 NEX (007546)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000258

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/21/2026 8:55:12 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/21/2026 8:55:09 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS        

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS               

Department:

118800 - LATINO POLICY & POLITICS (LPPI)

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000258

Position Description ID

263415

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):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40792152

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADMIN OFCR 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41257742

Department Head Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Development Coordinator supports LPPI's fundraising and development activities by implementing components of the institute's development plan, coordinating grant and donor engagement activities, conducting prospect research, supporting proposal development, maintaining development data and reporting, and assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship. The incumbent collaborates with LPPI leadership, staff, and the UCLA Luskin School development team to support fundraising initiatives that advance LPPI's mission and long-term sustainability.

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) seeks a dynamic professional to serve as our Development Coordinator. LPPI champions nonpartisan, evidence-based domestic policy solutions that improve the economic, political, and social landscape for Latinos and other communities of color in states and localities across the U.S. LPPI leverages UCLA’s cross-disciplinary strengths to create an enterprise-wide home for Latino social policy with expertise in over a dozen issue areas, including economic mobility, representation, health, environment, and Latino data infrastructure. LPPI fosters innovative research, leverages policy-relevant expertise, drives civic engagement, and nurtures a leadership pipeline to propel viable policy reforms that expand opportunity for all Americans.

Fundraising & Program Administration

1.Implements established components for fundraising programs and activities; plans, administers, and implements a well-defined or established fundraising program requiring the exercise of limited discretion and judgment.

2.Works with other team members to ensure predetermined fundraising goals are met.

3.Assists in the organizing and implementation of special events. Handles special projects/assignments involving direct interaction with funders and donors.

4.Strong project management of organizational development activities, including coordination of databases, activity calendars, and funder engagement processes from start to finish

5.Coordination of LPPI staff, from start to finish in funder engagements.

40%

Grant & Donor Development

1.Pursues grant opportunities, supports proposal development, and provides all related reports.

2.With some direction, conducts prospect research on alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations to identify prospects.

30%

Communications

1. Drafts informational and marketing materials for review of assigned programs.

2.Prepares materials for specific fundraising activities and/or assists with promotional efforts, such as writing, speaking, and telephoning, as required.

20%

Reporting & Evaluation

Develops and maintains reports on development and project activities and results, providing information on program trends and data analysis.

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 a related field such as sales, marketing or business development, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required

Minimum of three years of fundraising experience and/or prior professional experience in a related field strongly preferred.

Required

Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with the LPPI team, academic leaders, faculty, and other development staff toward the accomplishment of fundraising goals.

Required

Demonstrated skill and/or ability to work with a dean and/or senior faculty or equivalent leadership of a similar level and type at a comparable organization.

Required

Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and multi-phase projects simultaneously from inception to completion, and complete work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.

Required

Ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, about UCLA’s fundraising goals and the specific priorities for Latino Policy and Politics Institute; equal ability to listen perceptively and convey sensitivity and awareness.

Required

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce business correspondence, solicitation materials, appropriate letters of acknowledgment, proposals to individuals, corporations, and foundations, and reports.

Required

Impeccable integrity and discretion with donors, alumni, students, administrators, and colleagues, as well as confidential information.

Required

Ability to travel and work some weekends and/or evenings as needed.

Required

Candidate must submit cover letter and a resume to be considered.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

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

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Public Affairs Bldg.

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

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.