Associate Director University Advancement Donor Relations

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for University Advancement. The role focuses on managing a donor portfolio, developing cultivation strategies, and coordinating with college leadership and university partners to secure philanthropic support.

You will plan and execute solicitations, track progress against annual goals, and support a culture of gratitude through donor stewardship and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
• One year of higher education, alumni engagement, development, sales or not for profit experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a prospective donor / donor portfolio with annual goals for personal visits and fundraising outcomes based on established metrics.
• Assist in developing and executing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects – initiate contact, develop cultivation plans, and move individuals toward solicitation and closure.
• Present and regularly review top prospect strategies to supervisor and team members as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Prospect Research to expand and enhance a prospect pipeline that aligns with priorities.
• Collaborate with college leadership and university administrators and stakeholders.
• Focus on securing funding for designated priorities including academic programs, endowed chairs and professorships, scholarships, and facilities.
• Utilize campus data management system and enter donor contact reports and data timely.
• Prepare donor cultivation and solicitation plans and proposals.
• Participate in staff meetings and development training as feasible.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Communication

Project management

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Fundraising databases

Job description

San José State University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for University Advancement. The role focuses on managing a donor portfolio, developing cultivation strategies, and coordinating with college leadership and university partners to secure philanthropic support.

You will plan and execute solicitations, track progress against annual goals, and support a culture of gratitude through donor stewardship and reporting.