Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate · 2 days ago
Director of Development, College of Health, Cal State University East Bay (East Bay/Hybrid/ Telecommute Eligible)
East Bay, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expCal State University East Bay is a regionally engaged and globally oriented university committed to academic innovation and student success. The Director of Development will be responsible for directing a full spectrum of development and fundraising activities, focusing on securing major gift support and collaborating with university leaders to implement strategic fundraising plans.
Non-profit Organizations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage an assigned portfolio of 120 – 150 current and prospective major donor prospects, using a discovery, cultivation, solicitation and retention model
Build meaningful relationships with assigned prospects/donors, conducting a minimum of 12 face-to-face donor visits per month. Expected that 85% of work time should be spent preparing, communicating, traveling, meeting with donors/prospects, and related follow up work
Travels appropriately to meet fundraising objectives
Moves prospective donors through the traditional cultivation and solicitation cycle with appropriate deliberate speed
Meets annual Major Gift Officer metrics
Collaborates with the VP University Advancement, the Sr. Director of Major Gifts and other campus leaders to identify funding priorities, researches appropriate feasibility for proposed project/priority, and develops and manages comprehensive strategies to secure philanthropic support for selected priorities
Collaborates with administrators and staff to raise philanthropic support for an array of university priorities, including career success, Renaissance Scholars, Project Rebound and other initiatives as needed
Gains an understanding of the President’s and the Dean’s vision and mission as well as knowledge of the college’s departments and programs to effectively lead the overall fundraising efforts of the college
Develops and implements fundraising strategies for the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects and donors to secure major gifts ($25,000+)
Builds a pipeline of high-end Leadership Annual Giving donors ($5,000 – $24,999)
Creates and implements a comprehensive stewardship plan for donors
Facilitates effective communication between assigned units and the Office of University Advancement
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of fundraising experience, preferably in a college or university setting and in securing major gifts ($25,000+)
Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse campus community (including senior administrators, faculty, staff and students)
Demonstrated track record of identifying, qualifying and successfully soliciting new donors to build the pipeline of the next generation of donors
Strong self-starter with a positive attitude, and intrinsically motivated
Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, in a metric and goal driven environment
Highly organized and able to manage multiple and concurrent projects and deadlines
Ability to self-manage time, priorities, and projects
Excellent interpersonal skills required
High-energy, collaborative, and productive working style
Proficiency in using standard computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, calendaring, email and online applications. Raiser's Edge experience helpful
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and the ability to adeptly respond to challenges
Must be able to work beyond traditional work hours and on occasional holidays
Must be able to travel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement (CalPERS)
401k
457
403(b)
Dependent and health care reimbursement accounts
Life insurance
Vacation and sick
14 paid holidays
One personal holiday
Tuition fee waiver
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate
AFP Golden Gate, one of the largest chapters in the Association of Fundraising Professionals, empowers Bay Area nonprofit professionals to achieve greater impact.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase