Major Gifts Director - Campaign Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

CalPERS retirement

15 paid holidays a year

Fee waiver education program

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a visionary Director of Development for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. This administrator-level role builds major gifts, partners with faculty and donors, and advances campaigns in support of Jordan College and AgOne Foundation.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director will lead strategy, cultivate partnerships, and steward a robust philanthropy program across diverse communities in the Central Valley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of fundraising experience or professional experience in related fields with transferable skills.
• Demonstrated track record in working with individuals and groups and ability to work as a team member.
• Appreciation of the importance of education to individuals and society.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Plan and implement development and Jordan College-based campaign strategies.
• Collaborate with the Dean, VPUA, AVP and SDOD/ED on strategy conversations and volunteer leadership.
• Engage in strategic donor relationships and stewardship to advance the campaign goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Proposal writing

Communication

CRM software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM/database systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks a visionary Director of Development for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. This administrator-level role builds major gifts, partners with faculty and donors, and advances campaigns in support of Jordan College and AgOne Foundation.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director will lead strategy, cultivate partnerships, and steward a robust philanthropy program across diverse communities in the Central Valley.