Associate Director, Frontline Development & Major Gifts

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking an Associate Director of Development to advance fundraising priorities by strategically managing a comprehensive donor pipeline. This role leads the full lifecycle of donor engagement from identification to stewardship, with a strong emphasis on frontline fundraising for gifts in the $5k-$25k+ range.

The position emphasizes data-informed portfolio management, collaboration with internal partners and external stakeholders, and aligns opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in annual giving and major gifts in the $5k-$25k+ range.
• Full lifecycle donor engagement from identification to stewardship.
• Ability to analyze donor trends and portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive donor pipeline and full lifecycle engagement.
• Lead frontline fundraising across annual and major gifts.
• Apply data-informed strategies to guide portfolio management.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders to maximize philanthropy.
• Support the University's mission with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Time management

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Job description

California State University San Marcos is seeking an Associate Director of Development to advance fundraising priorities by strategically managing a comprehensive donor pipeline. This role leads the full lifecycle of donor engagement from identification to stewardship, with a strong emphasis on frontline fundraising for gifts in the $5k-$25k+ range.

The position emphasizes data-informed portfolio management, collaboration with internal partners and external stakeholders, and aligns opportunities