Strategic Foundation Relations Director

The California State University; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking a Director of Foundation Relations and Development Communications (Administrator II) to lead the foundation fundraising program and serve as the university's primary development writer. This role develops and manages donor-centered communications and competitive proposals to advance institutional priorities.

The Director collaborates with faculty, deans, program directors, and development officers to identify funding priorities, translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in foundation relations, grant writing, development writing, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the university's foundation fundraising program and develop competitive proposals.
• Serve as the lead development writer, translating academic initiatives into donor narratives.
• Collaborate across units with faculty, deans, and officers to identify funding priorities and communicate impact.

Skills

Foundation relations

Grant writing

Development writing

Fundraising communications

Higher education fundraising

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Advancement CRM systems

Grants databases

Foundation research tools

Job description

California State University, Chico is seeking a Director of Foundation Relations and Development Communications (Administrator II) to lead the foundation fundraising program and serve as the university's primary development writer. This role develops and manages donor-centered communications and competitive proposals to advance institutional priorities.

The Director collaborates with faculty, deans, program directors, and development officers to identify funding priorities, translate complex