Director of Philanthropy Partners & Stewardship

California State University, Chico; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Director of Philanthropic Relations and Stewardship to lead campus-wide partnership recognition, stewardship reporting, and impact communications. You will build and sustain relations with philanthropic partners and alumni, guiding major gift stewardship and program management.

Under AVP supervision, you will coordinate events, prepare reports, and collaborate with Foundation leadership to analyze funds and ensure accountability, while advancing Fresno

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum four years of leadership experience in philanthropic partner relations, customer service or events.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Fresno State's philanthropic partner relations and stewardship program.
• Serve as primary liaison to the President's Office for assigned presidential events and activities.
• Oversee scholarship and endowment reporting; collaborate with Foundation leadership on fund analysis, administration and accountability.

Skills

Philanthropy plan

Stewardship communications

Collaboration

Leadership

Organization

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Project management

Discretion

Customer focus

Budget & planning

Financial analysis

Travel flexibility

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks a Director of Philanthropic Relations and Stewardship to lead campus-wide partnership recognition, stewardship reporting, and impact communications. You will build and sustain relations with philanthropic partners and alumni, guiding major gift stewardship and program management.

Under AVP supervision, you will coordinate events, prepare reports, and collaborate with Foundation leadership to analyze funds and ensure accountability, while advancing Fresno