Foundation Relations & Development Communications Director

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico seeks a strategic fundraiser to lead Foundation Relations and Development Communications. The role develops proposals, crafts donor-facing narratives, and partners with university leadership to align with priority funding.

You will supervise writing efforts and coordinate across campus to maximize philanthropic impact. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in foundation relations or fundraising communications in higher education, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in foundation relations or fundraising communications in higher education advancement or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead foundation fundraising and development communications strategies.
• Develop and manage proposals, donor reports, and persuasive narratives for philanthropy.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, and development officers to identify funding priorities.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Development writing

Strategic writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Grants databases

Foundation research tools

Job description

California State University, Chico seeks a strategic fundraiser to lead Foundation Relations and Development Communications. The role develops proposals, crafts donor-facing narratives, and partners with university leadership to align with priority funding.

You will supervise writing efforts and coordinate across campus to maximize philanthropic impact. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in foundation relations or fundraising communications in higher education, with