Athletics Development Director — Major Gifts & Partnerships

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona seeks a Program-Based Development Officer in the Division of University Advancement. The role leads athletics fundraising, develops strategies, and manages a large portfolio of major gift prospects to align donor interests with campus priorities.

Responsibilities include proposal development, donor briefings, and coordinating with campus partners. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this senior fundraising position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five to seven years of major gift fundraising experience with a track record of soliciting and stewarding gifts.
• Experience managing a portfolio and building long-term donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics fundraising strategies and initiatives.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts (typically $25,000+).
• Manage portfolio of 125+ major gift prospects and meet fundraising goals.
• Develop donor proposals, briefs, and maintain records in donor management systems.
• Represent University Advancement and Athletics at donor and campus events.

Skills

Major gifts

Portfolio management

Donor engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Fundraising software

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona seeks a Program-Based Development Officer in the Division of University Advancement. The role leads athletics fundraising, develops strategies, and manages a large portfolio of major gift prospects to align donor interests with campus priorities.

Responsibilities include proposal development, donor briefings, and coordinating with campus partners. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this senior fundraising position.