Senior Director of Development, CHHS - Search Firm

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Job Summary

The Senior Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is responsible for securing major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $1 million+ in support of the university, with an emphasis on CHHS.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this role partners closely with the college dean and faculty to provide strategic leadership, increasing both the number and size of major and principal gifts. The position assesses philanthropic priorities and aligns them with prospective donors to benefit the college and university.

The Senior Director serves as the primary development officer, leading donor identification, prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and communication for gifts exceeding $100,000. The Senior Director manages the full donor lifecycle while building and sustaining strong relationships between the university and its benefactors, advancing a culture of philanthropy across major, principal, and planned giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $1 million+ from individuals, corporations and foundations to support CHHS and university. 
• Facilitate university-wide collaboration amongst corporate and foundation donors that support multiple colleges.
• Manage strategic volunteer development opportunities for major gift prospects.
• Collaborate with URD (VP and AVP, Development) and the dean of the College of Health and Human Services to identify college philanthropic priorities and create successful development strategies for each one.
• Write such materials (e.g., proposals, gift agreements) as are necessary for the fund-raising tasks.

Department

University Development

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $10,069 - $15,104 per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by