Assistant Director, Annual Giving

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

EAP

Wellness programs

Professional development

Insurance options

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to build student philanthropy, oversee giving programs, and engage recent alumni. You will lead campaigns, coordinate Senior Class Gift activities, and supervise student ambassadors to drive donor participation.

In this role you’ll manage platforms such as BeachFunder and Constant Contact, analyze campaign data, and partner with campus colleagues to advance CSULB’s fundraising priorities while promoting student

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student philanthropy, annual giving, stewardship, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement practices is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and meet timelines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to develop persuasive fundraising, stewardship, and educational communications.

Responsibilities

• Annual Giving and Stewardship: Coordinate annual giving initiatives, grassroots fundraising, and stewardship.
• Supervise student ambassadors to raise philanthropic dollars and maintain program procedures and projects.
• Student Philanthropy and Giving Programs: Coordinate and implement student philanthropy initiatives, including Senior Class Gift, four-year student giving activities, and recent alumni giving.
• Advancement Platforms and Program Operations: Manage platforms and communication tools; create fundraising projects; manage email and video communications; maintain lists; review analytics.

Skills

Annual giving

Stewardship

Crowdfunding

Alumni engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BeachFunder

Gravyty

Gratavid

Constant Contact

Job description

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving develops, coordinates and implements student philanthropy, annual giving, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement initiatives to increase student participation, donor engagement, and philanthropic support for CSULB. The position supervises student ambassadors, assigned advancement projects, platforms, and communications in support of established program goals and the University’s fundraising priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Giving and Stewardship: Coordinate annual giving initiatives, grassroots fundraising, and stewardship. Develop donor communications; and collect student impact stories, thank-you videos, program highlights, and other content to increase donor engagement and support fundraising objectives.
• Supervise student ambassadors to raise philanthropic dollars and maintain program procedures and projects.
• Student Philanthropy and Giving Programs: Coordinate and implement student philanthropy initiatives, including the Senior Class Gift, four-year student giving activities, and recent alumni giving.
• Advancement Platforms and Program Operations: Manage assigned advancement platforms and communication tools, including BeachFunder, Gravyty, Gratavid, and Constant Contact; create fundraising projects; manage email and video communications; maintain lists; process unsubscribe exports; review analytics.

Department

Advancement Services

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Advancement Professional 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.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,274(Step #1) - $6,303 (Step #10) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,274 (Step #1) - $7,684 (Step #20) per month.

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 employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of student philanthropy, annual giving, stewardship, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement practices is preferred, the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and meet established timelines, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate fundraising, stewardship, educational, and marketing communications. Knowledge of student philanthropy, annual giving, stewardship, crowdfunding, and recent alumni engagement practices is preferred.

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and meet established timelines, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate fundraising, stewardship, educational, and marketing communications, analyze campaign and project data and make data-informed recommendations, develop educational materials and engagement activities. They will also have the ability to collect, evaluate, and present student impact stories and program information, recruit, train, motivate, and provide initiative-specific direction to student ambassadors, establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, alumni, donors, volunteers, faculty, administrators, and campus partners, work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, exercise initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving, and creativity, organize and maintain accurate records, project information, procedures, and operational materials, use email marketing, crowdfunding, video, and digital communication platforms, maintain confidentiality and comply with University policies and procedures, and commitment to student success, philanthropy, diversity, collaboration, and the University’s mission.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and two years of related experience required. Preferred experience in sales and/or marketing.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and two years of related experience required. Preferred experience in sales and/or marketing.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and two years of related experience required. Preferred experience in sales and/or marketing.

Inspection

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

Advertised: Nov 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 19 2026 Pacific Standard Time