Assistant Director of Development, University Library

California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking an Assistant Director of Development responsible for building and managing a portfolio of prospective donors. This role requires soliciting donations of $5,000+, writing donor materials, and coordinating engagement activities. The ideal candidate is organized, has strong communication skills, and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to engage with diverse individuals.
• Proficient in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a donor prospect portfolio.
• Write thank-you letters and donor materials.
• Coordinate donor engagement activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Ability to solicit donations

Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel

Tools

Databases

Social Media

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development will independently build and manage a portfolio of prospects through intentional pipeline development and strategic relationship building. This position is responsible for directly soliciting gifts of $5,000 or more to support the library, engaging alumni, prospects, donors, and community members, stewarding library supporters, and providing project management, assistance, and support for donor, prospect, and alumni engagement events.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of donor prospects through proactive qualification and cultivation, with an emphasis on soliciting gifts of $5,000+ and achieving a minimum fundraising goal of $250,000 annually.
• Write thank-you letters and create donor-centered materials (e.g., impact reports, proposals, case statements) in support of fundraising and stewardship initiatives.
• Coordinate cultivation and stewardship activities, including donor engagement opportunities and committee support related to fundraising.
• Support and attend division, department, and campus events to engage prospects and donors and advance fundraising objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent customer service with professionalism and discretion. They bring a strong work ethic, a positive and flexible attitude, and uphold values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, they can effectively engage with a wide range of individuals including donors, volunteers, faculty, and external partners and are comfortable soliciting donations both verbally and in writing. They demonstrate sound judgment in handling confidential information and clerical tasks and can manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines. Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, databases, email, web pages, and social media is essential, along with the ability to build collaborative relationships across campus and with external stakeholders.

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