Athletics Fundraising Director

CSU; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU's Cal Poly Pomona is seeking an Administrator II in University Advancement to lead athletics fundraising strategies and manage donor engagements end-to-end.

You will develop and implement comprehensive gift strategies, steward major donors, and coordinate with athletics and campus partners to align funding priorities with institutional goals. The role requires building strong relationships and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Experience managing active donor portfolios and pipelines.
• Proficient in donor engagement and stewardship.
• Ability to analyze fundraising data and present metrics.
• Experience with donor management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics fundraising strategy and priorities.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.
• Manage an active portfolio of 125+ prospects.
• Create prospect strategies and donor proposals.
• Collaborate with campus partners to align donor interests.
• Represent University Advancement at events.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Portfolio management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

CRM Advance

Salesforce

Job description

CSU's Cal Poly Pomona is seeking an Administrator II in University Advancement to lead athletics fundraising strategies and manage donor engagements end-to-end.

You will develop and implement comprehensive gift strategies, steward major donors, and coordinate with athletics and campus partners to align funding priorities with institutional goals. The role requires building strong relationships and maintaining confidentiality.