Director of Development — Higher Education Fundraising

The California State University; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

CalPERS retirement

Sick and vacation time

15 paid holidays

Fee waiver education program

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Director of Development for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The role leads major gifts efforts and works with faculty, donors and administrators to advance campaigns.

The Director partners with the Dean, the Vice President for University Advancement, and Ag One Foundation to design and implement fundraising strategies, identify new philanthropists, and grow relationships with corporations and foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of fundraising experience or related fields with transferable skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups and to function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Plan and implement development and Jordan College-based campaign strategies.
• Collaborate with Dean, VPUA, AVP and SDOD/ED to drive fundraising initiatives.
• Engage with faculty, alumni and community partners to broaden support.

Skills

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Collaboration

CRM software

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks a Director of Development for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The role leads major gifts efforts and works with faculty, donors and administrators to advance campaigns.

The Director partners with the Dean, the Vice President for University Advancement, and Ag One Foundation to design and implement fundraising strategies, identify new philanthropists, and grow relationships with corporations and foundations.