NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Vice President for University Advancement
Fullerton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$23K/yr - $28K/yr
10+ years expCalifornia State University, Fullerton is a leading campus dedicated to student success and innovative educational experiences. The Vice President for University Advancement provides executive leadership for the University's fundraising program, alumni relations, and community relations, while enhancing visibility and support among key constituents and managing a team to achieve advancement goals.
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Responsibilities
Provides executive level leadership for all aspects of the University's comprehensive fundraising program, alumni relations program, government and community relations, several premier university events, advancement operations and oversight of the University's endowment through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation
Develops and oversees new fundraising programs
Manages a personal portfolio of major donors and develops and implements plans for cultivation and solicitation in collaboration with academic leaders and campus development officers
Responsible for operating the University's auxiliary foundation board and managing its endowment and budget, and a stateside budget
Recruits high level foundation board members and oversees the planning of board retreats, meetings and the development of a strategic plan
Implements all fundraising materials and oversees the planning and execution of several premier university events
Works to develop campus-wide gift opportunities and proposals and manages a program which seeks to match the interests of numerous donors, including individuals, alumni, corporations and foundations, with the needs of the University
Qualification
Required
At least ten years of significant experience in development as a sophisticated, seasoned professional; additional experience in a leadership role in a major capital campaign would be highly advantageous
Demonstrated success in designing and leading a comprehensive development, advancement and alumni relations program, preferably in a higher education environment
Demonstrated ability to garner internal and external support for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gift fundraising
Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead a professional advancement team in a large complex organization
Solid track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts and the ability to match the needs and objectives of prospective donors with the fundraising goals of the University
High-level communication skills to express the University's mission and advancement objectives to varied audiences, including potential donors, community members, alumni and campus constituency
Demonstrated skill to work as a member of a senior institutional management team with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the University leadership and with external partners at the individual and organizational level
Demonstrated ability and a commitment to working with senior University leaders at an institution where shared governance is highly valued
Ability to organize and motivate faculty, staff and key volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and alumni related activities. Demonstrated understanding of the use of information technology to achieve advancement goals
Well developed sense of the importance of alumni relations to the University and the role an alumni relations department plays in overall advancement
A demonstrated understanding of the role of University Advancement in the context of California
Benefits
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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