Athletics Philanthropy Lead - Major Gifts & Strategy

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS pension

PTO 24 days per year

14 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Insurance (life/AD&D)

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is seeking a Program-Based Development Officer in University Advancement. You will lead athletics fundraising, cultivate and solicit major gifts, and manage a large donor portfolio while coordinating with campus partners to align donor interests with institutional priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in major gift fundraising, strong proposal and presentation skills, and the ability to maintain confidential donor information with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five to seven years of major gift fundraising experience with a track record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts.
• Experience managing an active portfolio of prospects and building long-term donor relationships.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and stewardship practices.
• Ability to analyze fundraising data and present it clearly to leadership.
• Experience using donor/constituent relationship management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics fundraising and develop/implement comprehensive strategies.
• Identify, qualify, solicit, close, and steward major gifts, with emphasis on $25,000+.
• Manage an active portfolio of 125+ major gift prospects and meet fundraising targets.
• Prepare donor proposals, briefings, and activity documentation in the donor database.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership, coaches, and campus partners to align giving with priorities.
• Represent University Advancement and Athletics at donor meetings and events.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor engagement

Portfolio management

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is seeking a Program-Based Development Officer in University Advancement. You will lead athletics fundraising, cultivate and solicit major gifts, and manage a large donor portfolio while coordinating with campus partners to align donor interests with institutional priorities.

The role requires a proven track record in major gift fundraising, strong proposal and presentation skills, and the ability to maintain confidential donor information with