Labor Center Associate Director of Foundation Relations

FUNDRAISER 2 NEX (007546)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940875

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

2/17/2026 7:01:21 PM

Date Last Edited:

2/17/2026 7:01:18 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_940875

Position Description ID

251348

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:

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

Under the direction of the Labor Center's Director of Development, and in consultation with the Center Director, the Associate Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for supporting the grant proposal development from conception to stewardship stages which includes utilizing a wide array of prospect research tools to research and analyze data as part of overall identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts for foundation and contract prospects. Supporting cultivation and solicitation efforts, the ADFR will develop concept papers, letters of intent, grant proposals and development communication to identify and cultivate prospective funders for private support, identify a core group of prospective six-figure and seven-figure grant opportunities, and prepare for and participate in solicitations.

The Labor Center's fundraising team includes the Director who oversees the fundraising program, the Associate Director of Development who focuses on individual major gifts, the capital campaign, and development events, and the contracts and grants program which this position will directly support. In partnerships with the Director of Development and Labor Center program directors and researchers, the ADFR will cultivate working relationships both internally and externally. Externally this role will create and build relationships with Foundation representatives and other Institutional Funders. Incumbent will have the opportunity to hone their fundraising skills and understanding of grants fundraising in a dynamic environment with a mission driven focus. Incumbent will manage a portfolio of funders, and proactively aim to increase giving from various funders.

Established in 1964, the UCLA Labor Center advances cutting-edge research, education, and service guided by our core values: economic equity, racial and immigrant justice, and worker power and solidarity.

Development

Maintain contact with institutional prospects at all stages of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; advance existing and new relationships. Support Director with ongoing proposals and reports. Assess prospect’s giving potential, philanthropic programs, possible mutual contacts and develop strategy for potential cultivation. Manage post award stewardship, including acknowledgements and reporting. Serve as the primary point of contact for staff and PIs: writing grants and solicitations; reviewing grants written by staff or consultants; integrating data; supporting budget development process; managing awards and facilitating compliance internally; preparing reports; supporting stewardship. Coordinate and implement campus/JLWJC visits and other related funder events.

50%

Grants Management

Interpret contractual agreements, analyze problems related to booking grants, resolve questions involving grants. Draft and proofread general correspondence, effectively communicate to donors and staff, ensuring diplomacy and discretion. Evaluate, review and modify proposals and budgets to ensure proper grammar, data accuracy, completeness and compliance with foundation guidelines and college policies. Facilitate meetings with PIs to engage in planning and strategizing proposals, understand funding needs, determine focus for grant efforts and develop prospect lists unique to needs and opportunities. Create briefing updates to share with the LC leadership before site visits, or other important engagements. Provide guidance and leadership to streamline the grant process.

25%

Research and Administration

Maintain regular communication withCenter Fund Managers, OCGA, EFM and Director to help ensure accurate, timely posting of funding opportunities and proposals. Talk with institutional funders and foundation representatives to gather strategic information pertaining to research and philanthropic interests beyond what is readily available on the web or in print resources. Conduct research to identify aligned foundation requests for proposals and new funding areas. Support Director of Development to train and coach PIs and program staff on the grant-writing process and procedures. Track and follow top prospects to understand updates or changes to their funding priorities and respond to new advertised opportunities.

15%

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 meetings on fundraising/budget. Collaborate on prospects that overlap with major gifts and institutional donors to ensure a cohesive solicitation strategy for that prospect. Support Lawson Fundraising Campaigns. Support all development signature events and all hands on deck Labor Center events/programs. 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

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 years or more

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

Required

And

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

Required

Experience with grant writing processes.

Required

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

Excellent written communication skills to prepare letters, memos, reports, discussion documents, concept papers, proposals, and other creative and persuasive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship materials for institutional funders.

Preferred

Superior writing skills with excellent ability to synthesize information.

Preferred

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

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 foundation and government sources; 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:

Dowtown 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.