Annual Giving Lead, Student Philanthropy

California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University Long Beach seeks an Assistant Director, Annual Giving to develop and implement student philanthropy, annual giving, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement initiatives. You will supervise student ambassadors and manage assigned projects, platforms, and communications to support fundraising priorities.

The role emphasizes coordinating donor communications, measuring impact, and growing student participation while aligning with CSU’s mission and fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and two years of related experience.
• Preferred experience in sales and/or marketing.
• Knowledge of student philanthropy, annual giving, stewardship, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual giving initiatives, grassroots fundraising, and stewardship; develop donor communications and collect student impact stories.
• Supervise student ambassadors to raise philanthropic dollars and maintain program procedures.
• Coordinate and implement student philanthropy initiatives, including the Senior Class Gift and recent alumni giving.
• Manage advancement platforms and communications tools, create fundraising projects, and review analytics.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

California State University Long Beach seeks an Assistant Director, Annual Giving to develop and implement student philanthropy, annual giving, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement initiatives. You will supervise student ambassadors and manage assigned projects, platforms, and communications to support fundraising priorities.

The role emphasizes coordinating donor communications, measuring impact, and growing student participation while aligning with CSU’s mission and fundraising goals.