University Advancement: Donor Development Lead

Opt For Healthy Living; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for University Advancement to manage a donor portfolio and drive fundraising success. You will develop cultivation plans, solicit gifts, and collaborate with college leadership and advancement teams to advance university priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, data-driven prospecting, and cross-unit coordination to support endowed chairs, scholarships, facilities and program priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate across units and teams.
• Experience in higher education fundraising or non-profit context.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a prospective donor portfolio with annual goals for visits and fundraising outcomes.
• Develop strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects.
• Present top prospect strategies to supervisor and team.
• Collaborate with College leadership and university stakeholders.
• Support fund management and donor stewardship across units.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Networking

Initiative

Detail oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Fundraising experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Fundraising databases

Job description

San José State University is seeking an Associate Director of Development for University Advancement to manage a donor portfolio and drive fundraising success. You will develop cultivation plans, solicit gifts, and collaborate with college leadership and advancement teams to advance university priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic donor engagement, data-driven prospecting, and cross-unit coordination to support endowed chairs, scholarships, facilities and program priorities.