Assistant Director of Development, Corporate

California State University, Long Beach; 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

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Professional development

Insurance options

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at CSULB builds and manages a portfolio of donors to secure support for university priorities. You will work with leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals that align with campus needs.

Responsibilities include leading grant submissions, cultivating relationships, creating impact reports, and promoting external engagement through CFR channels while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Willingness to travel off campus and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and independently manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, driving all phases of the development lifecycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal, with responsibility for securing annual renewals and new entry- and mid-level philanthropic investments in support of university priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to research, write, coordinate, and submit grant applications, proposals, and letters of inquiry, with a focus on entry- and mid-level awards ranging from $10,000 to $75,000.
• Lead prospect cultivation and stewardship activities, including campus visits, in-person and virtual meetings, presentation materials for corporate and foundation representatives, and the development of impact reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Donor solicitation

Travel

CRM databases

Grant research

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Higher education experience preferred

Tools

CRM databases

Grant research databases

Google Docs

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

LinkedIn

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Assistant Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Job No: 562893

Work Type: Staff

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 9 - CSUEU - TechnicalSupport Services, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: FullTime

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern Californian 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 of Corporate & Foundation Relationsdevelops and manages a portfolio of corporate and privatefoundation prospects and partners to secure philanthropic supportfor university priorities. The position collaborates withuniversity leadership, faculty, and staff to identify fundingopportunities, develop competitive proposals, cultivate and stewardrelationships, and advance strategic fundraising initiatives thatsupport the university's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and independently manage a portfolio of corporate andfoundation prospects, driving all phases of the development lifecycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation,stewardship, and renewal, with responsibility for securing annualrenewals and new entry- and mid-level philanthropic investments insupport of university priorities.


• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to research,write, coordinate, and submit grant applications, proposals, andletters of inquiry, with a focus on entry- and mid-level awardsranging from $10,000 to $75,000. Lead the proposal developmentprocess with grant seekers and ensure alignment with universitypolicies, approval requirements, and gift and grant compliancestandards.


• Lead prospect cultivation and stewardship activities, includingcampus visits, in-person and virtual meetings, presentationmaterials for corporate and foundation representatives, and thedevelopment of impact reports. Create and maintain the CFR LinkedInpage to promote external philanthropic engagement, and produce theCFR Grant Opportunities Digest to increase campus awareness ofphilanthropic opportunities and application deadlines.

Department

University Development

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 SalaryRange for this position is $5,274 (Step #1) - $7,684 (Step #20) per month.

Benefits

• 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 as403(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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Handles tasks with grace and committed to providing qualitycustomer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong and consistent work ethic and professionalism complimentedby a positive attitude and a commitment to diversity, openness,flexibility and integrity. Ability to solicit donations bothverbally and in writing via email and/or letter. Ability to travellocally to meet with prospective donors. Ability to establish andmaintain good working relationships with a variety of people -volunteers, prospects, donors, faculty, staff, students, andvendors. Ability to be discrete in handling confidentialinformation. Ability to perform clerical work involving sound judgment, accuracyand efficiency. Establish and maintain collaborative workingrelationships with program staff, academic departments, the VicePresident's office, and a variety of offices and individuals on andoff campus. Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook,Teams, Zoom, Power Point, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, Canva, CRMdatabases, grant research databases, and social media platformslike LinkedIn.` Ability to communicate with an ethnically andculturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow alluniversity policies, procedures, and guidelines including but notlimited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contributeto a positive university experience for each and every student andassist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision ofexcellence".

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and twoyears of related experience required.


• Experience in higher education preferred.


• The incumbent will be required to travel off campus and be able to travel some distance to accommodate potential donors and must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Licenses

Valid California driver's license required

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walkingand standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects(10 pounds or less).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions(i.e. H-1B Visas). A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

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. As of January 1, 2022 the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Application Closes

Application Closes: 06 November 2026