Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Student Philanthropy

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

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