Devon Clayton
About Devon Clayton
Devon Clayton serves as the Membership and Donor Manager at the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in history and development, with previous roles at various organizations including the Cal Alumni Association and the Tenement Museum.
Current Role at Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Devon Clayton serves as the Membership and Donor Manager at the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) since 2021. In this role, Clayton supports fundraising campaigns and efforts by soliciting donations and identifying potential leads. Clayton is also involved in advising the Board of Directors on fundraising strategy and priorities. Additionally, Clayton serves as the Staff Lead for the EERI Fundraising Committee, contributing to the organization’s mission and financial sustainability.
Previous Experience in Fundraising and Development
Prior to joining EERI, Devon Clayton held several positions focused on fundraising and development. From 2019 to 2021, Clayton worked as Program Manager for Stewardship and Donor Relations at the Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley. Clayton also served as Senior Coordinator for Development and Annual Fund Coordinator at the same organization from 2017 to 2019. Earlier roles include Development Associate at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and Lead Educator at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, both of which contributed to Clayton's expertise in donor relations and educational programming.
Educational Background in History
Devon Clayton has a strong educational background in history. Clayton studied at California State University-East Bay, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public/Applied History from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, Clayton completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History at the University of the Pacific from 2011 to 2012. Clayton began this academic journey at Sierra College, where studies in History were pursued from 2008 to 2010. This educational foundation supports Clayton's work in the nonprofit sector.
Early Career Experience
Devon Clayton's early career includes various roles that provided foundational skills in administration and customer service. Clayton worked as a Clerk at Aero Turbine Inc for a total of four years, with a brief stint in 2010. Additionally, Clayton served as a Seasonal Sales Associate at See's Candies for one month in 2010. These positions contributed to the development of organizational and interpersonal skills that are valuable in the current role.