Remote Executive Director of Development

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a fundraising team and drive major gifts, capital campaigns, and events. You will build relationships with donors, alumni, and leaders across campus, guiding strategy and ensuring high-impact fundraising outcomes.

You will manage a portfolio of prospects, collaborate with campus leadership, and advance development priorities aligned with the institution’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Seven years of successful professional development and/or fundraising experience, cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of donors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fundraising strategy across colleges and units and set annual funding priorities.
• Lead and evaluate development staff; provide guidance to meet goals.
• Coordinate with prospect management to optimize donor engagement and solicitations.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners.
• Engage in campus events and fundraising activities on- and off-campus.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Team leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Ethics and integrity

Data-informed decision making

Proposal development

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fundraising databases

Job description

San José State University seeks an Executive Director of Development to lead a fundraising team and drive major gifts, capital campaigns, and events. You will build relationships with donors, alumni, and leaders across campus, guiding strategy and ensuring high-impact fundraising outcomes.

You will manage a portfolio of prospects, collaborate with campus leadership, and advance development priorities aligned with the institution’s mission.