Development Director, University Advancement

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

Job summary

The Associate Director of Development at California State University San Marcos leads frontline fundraising, managing a comprehensive donor pipeline from identification to stewardship, with a focus on annual and major gifts in the 5k–25k+ range.

This exempt MPP role emphasizes data-informed portfolio management, collaboration with campus partners and external stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture of philanthropy to advance university priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing donor pipeline and lifecycle from identification to stewardship.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze donor trends and be data-informed.
• Experience with annual and major gifts in the 5k–25k+ range.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline fundraising and manage a comprehensive donor portfolio from identification through stewardship.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders to maximize philanthropic opportunities.
• Use data-informed strategies to guide portfolio decisions and donor engagement.
• Contribute to a culture of philanthropy aligned with university priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Portfolio management

Job description

The Associate Director of Development at California State University San Marcos leads frontline fundraising, managing a comprehensive donor pipeline from identification to stewardship, with a focus on annual and major gifts in the 5k–25k+ range.

This exempt MPP role emphasizes data-informed portfolio management, collaboration with campus partners and external stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture of philanthropy to advance university priorities.