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California State University, Fullerton · 2 weeks ago

Director of Development, Health and Human Development

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$5,053/mo - $16,221/mo

3+ years exp

California State University, Fullerton is a leading institution dedicated to student success and community development. The Director of Development for Health and Human Development will play a crucial role in generating financial support for the college and its programs, focusing on major gift fundraising and partnership building within the community.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support fundraising activities that are consistent with the priorities of the Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College

Identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors, including corporate and foundation leaders, supporters, alumni, parents, faculty, and emeritus

Focus on key components of individual and corporate giving, strategic fundraising plans, and prospect management responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the donor life cycle

Provide counsel and expertise to faculty and programs in the College of HHD

Champion a culture of philanthropy while collaborating with university partners across disciplines, in corporate and foundation relations and sponsored programs to align private and public support for long-term impact

Qualification

Major gift fundraisingStrategic fundraising plansDonor managementHigher education experienceHealthcare fundraisingEvent coordinationInclusivity commitmentWindows-based softwareDonor databasesTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field

A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated successful direct major gift fundraising experience

Ability to solicit and secure gifts of a minimum of $25,000

Ability to understand the culture of a university

Ability to work with teams of faculty, staff, students, and volunteers

Ability to coordinate events for fundraising

Ability to create a strategic approach to development with assessment built in to determine progress and success

Ability to travel frequently, holding both on and off-site conversations and presentations to individuals and corporate leaders for cultivation and solicitation purposes

Proficiency in the use of general office equipment and Windows-based software as well as experience with donor databases

A valid California driver's license

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum: What does inclusive leadership mean to you; A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective; A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally