Executive Director, Development & Major Gifts

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University in San Jose, CA is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead a team of fundraising professionals, shaping major gifts, capital campaigns and events with strategic direction and rigorous evaluation.

The successful candidate will maintain a significant donor portfolio, collaboration with college leaders and alumni, and drive ethical, data-informed fundraising that advances University priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven years of fundraising experience including donor solicitations and portfolio management.
• Experience leading teams or departments in development or fundraising.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to persuade and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees directors of development for colleges and units and sets annual funding priorities.
• Meets with directors regularly to ensure goals are met and provide guidance.
• Manages donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across campus.
• Collaborates with annual giving, planned giving and corporate/foundation relations.
• Represents the University in events and externally-facing fundraising activities.

Skills

Prospect cultivation

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Verbal communication

Clear writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

San Jose State University in San Jose, CA is seeking an Executive Director of Development to lead a team of fundraising professionals, shaping major gifts, capital campaigns and events with strategic direction and rigorous evaluation.

The successful candidate will maintain a significant donor portfolio, collaboration with college leaders and alumni, and drive ethical, data-informed fundraising that advances University priorities.