Career Opportunities
Development Fundraising Staff
Leadership and Development Management:
- Executive Director, Development Communications and Outreach, Marketing and Communications Job ID 74291
- Managing Executive Director of Development, Medical Center/Hospital Job ID 67135
- Managing Executive Director of Development, Neuro and Vision Sciences Programs Job ID 63308
Frontline Fundraisers:
- Director of Development, Regional Giving Job ID 71606
- Associate Director of Development, School of Nursing Job ID 59835
- Assistant Director, External Engagement and Corporate Sponsorship Job ID 74257
General Staff Positions
- Applications Programmer 3, Advancement Services Job ID 74294
- Constituent Engagement Support Specialist, Cal Aggie Alumni Association Job ID 74284
- Donor Relations Coordinator, Donor Relations Job ID 74300
Connect with a member of our recruitment team:
Annalise Benavides (she/her/hers) is responsible for management-level recruitments within DEVAR, and for overseeing the comprehensive talent management program that supports individuals from pipeline recruitment to professional development all the way to succession planning. This includes an abiding commitment to reflecting the rich diversity of UC Davis and California by recruiting top-notch talent to augment the diversity, strengths, and excellence of our award-winning staff.
With over a decade of experience in talent management Annalise understands that an organization’s best asset is its people. With a dedication and commitment to excellence she employs a consultative approach to attract top Development and Advancement professionals passionate about the mission of higher education philanthropy. She prides herself on her in-depth interview process which enables her to find the best match for both candidates and internal clients. She genuinely enjoys building relationship with her clients and candidates; and continues to be inspired being at the forefront of hiring the talent who set the platinum standard for higher education advancement professionals.
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Rob Matthews (he/him/his) is the full desk Development Recruiter for the Development & Alumni Relations Department at UC Davis. Rob is responsible for networking and bringing in elite talent to help UC Davis accomplish its fundraising goals. Rob prides himself on being the coolest recruiter in all of NorCal and that pride extends to making the best match for you at UC Davis. When working with Rob you can expect a great candidate experience that consists of effective communication, setting realistic expectations, and creating a safe space where you can be your authentic self.
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Amy Saini (she/her/hers) is the Development Recruitment Coordinator for DEVAR. Amy oversees logistics and communications for candidate interviews and leads special projects for recruitment activities. With over six years’ expertise in recruitment and HR support spanning various industries such as Google, Big Law, and Healthcare, Amy has honed her recruitment skills. She has a passion for delivering exceptional customer service to both candidates and staff, especially when coordinating complex schedules.
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Alyssa Van Hofwegen (she/her/hers) is the Foundation and Talent Relations Specialist for Development and Alumni Relations. She leads full-cycle recruitments for assistant and associate director of development roles and serves as the primary liaison for general staff position recruitments. Her goal is to facilitate the most positive candidate experience by offering clear communication and support throughout the entire recruitment process. Alyssa holds a Master of Social Work, and obtained her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification in July 2023.
