Development Lead: Major Gifts & Donor Stewardship

Sacbar; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition fee waiver

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Insurance options

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for the Assistant Director of Development to independently manage a donor portfolio, solicit gifts, and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners in support of CNSM. The position focuses on fundraising leadership, donor stewardship, and producing compelling materials.

A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in higher education fundraising are required; CSU offers competitive

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience required.
• Higher Education and fundraising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build and maintain a portfolio of donor prospects and solicit annual leadership and major gifts of $250,000+.
• Write thank you letters, design and produce donor-centric marketing collateral and publications (e.g., impact reports, proposals, case statements), including digital collateral (e.g., social media, website).
• Coordinate cultivation and stewardship activities and board committee activities related to funding development.

Skills

Donor solicitation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Databases

Social media

Online graphic design tools

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for the Assistant Director of Development to independently manage a donor portfolio, solicit gifts, and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners in support of CNSM. The position focuses on fundraising leadership, donor stewardship, and producing compelling materials.

A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in higher education fundraising are required; CSU offers competitive