Regional Director of Development, Southern California

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Regional Director of Development, Southern California Job no: 536925 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Development Department: University Advancement Department: University Advancement Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $90,000-$94,000 per year Compensation Band: OS-OA09-Fiscal Year 2026-2027 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins Position closes September 1, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please apply using the link:Another Source Position: Regional Director of Development, Southern California (https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102512/regional-director-of-development%2c-southern-california---university-of-oregon/job) Department Summary The University of Oregon is one of the nation's leading public research universities, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Located in Eugene with a growing presence in Portland and throughout the West Coast, the university brings together world-class faculty, dedicated alumni, and passionate supporters to create meaningful impact through teaching, research, and public service. University Advancement plays a vital role in advancing the university's mission by connecting alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to invest in the future of Oregon. Through strategic philanthropy and relationship-building, the division supports transformative initiatives that expand access to education, fuel groundbreaking research, and strengthen the university's impact around the world. Learn more about University Advancement: https://advancement.uoregon.edu/ Position Summary As the Director of Development, Regional Philanthropy for Southern California, you will serve as a frontline major gift fundraiser responsible for building meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends throughout the California and Hawaii region. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regional Philanthropy, you'll manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop strategies that inspire philanthropic investments supporting the University of Oregon's highest priorities. This highly collaborative position partners closely with development colleagues across schools, colleges, central advancement, annual philanthropy, principal gifts, and advancement analytics to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making transformational gifts. Success in this role is measured by meaningful donor engagement, portfolio growth, and philanthropic support that advances the university's mission. Your contribution will likely include: Major Gift Fundraising (80%) Manage an active portfolio of major gift prospects through all phases of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Personally solicit major and planned gifts while supporting donor strategies led by university leadership and development colleagues. Build thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans that strengthen long-term donor relationships. Identify and qualify new major gift prospects throughout the California and Hawaii region. Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to meet with donors and prospects. Partner with development colleagues across schools, colleges, and central advancement to coordinate fundraising strategies and maximize donor engagement. Build productive relationships with faculty, administrators, alumni volunteers, and university leadership. Collaborate with Annual Philanthropy, Gift Planning, Principal Gifts, Prospect Devel...