Senior Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship

Job Title

Senior Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship

Classification

Administrator II

AutoReqId

544922

Department

Central Development

Division

Vice President, University Advancement

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,053 - $16,221 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,300 - $9,367 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Development is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Senior Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Central Development, the Sr. Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship is responsible for growing and cultivating a broad pipeline of alumni, parents, friends and other constituencies to meet and exceed unit goals to sustain giving and engagement. The Sr. Director will manage a team of professionals to create and execute an array of annual giving activities, stewardship strategies and (parent and family engagement opportunities) using traditional and innovative methods. With the team and Central Development leadership, creates and implements strategies to measure and increase engagement, lead generation, acquisition of donors and grow leadership giving pipeline through effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Oversees allocation of and oversight of state and foundation budgets to effectively execute unit strategies and tactics. In addition, the Sr. Director partners effectively with key colleagues within University Advancement and across campus. Other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

 

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field. Six or more years of experience in development with a focus on annual giving. Experience managing and motivating teams. Exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills. Proven track record of soliciting donors, managing relationships and engaging volunteers. Proficient knowledge of digital technology, design tools, and advancement platforms. Thoro