Director, Foundation Relations & Development Communications

Opt For Healthy Living; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for the Director of Foundation Relations and Development Communications. This leadership role steers foundation fundraising and serves as the primary strategic writer for University Development.

Collaborate with faculty and administrators to identify funding priorities, draft compelling donor narratives, and manage complex, multi-department projects across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in foundation relations, grant writing, development writing, fundraising communications, higher education advancement, or a closely related field.
• Experience translating complex academic, research, or programmatic information into clear and persuasive narratives for philanthropic audiences.
• Experience with advancement CRM systems, foundation research tools, and grants databases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, stakeholders, and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University's foundation fundraising efforts.
• Serve as the primary strategic writer for University Development.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive foundation relations program that advances strategic priorities.
• Translate complex academic initiatives into donor-centered narratives.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, program directors, and development officers to identify funding priorities.

Skills

Foundation relations

Grant writing

Development writing

Fundraising communications

Higher education advancement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Advancement CRM systems

Foundation research tools

Grants databases

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for the Director of Foundation Relations and Development Communications. This leadership role steers foundation fundraising and serves as the primary strategic writer for University Development.

Collaborate with faculty and administrators to identify funding priorities, draft compelling donor narratives, and manage complex, multi-department projects across campus.