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Vice President of Advancement - Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton is seeking a Vice President for University Advancement to join the President’s Cabinet at a pivotal moment for the University. This role involves leading advancement at scale, shaping philanthropic strategy, alumni engagement, and external partnerships for one of the largest public universities in the country.
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Responsibilities
Partner with a new President during a formative period
Lead advancement at scale with strong institutional support
Shape philanthropic strategy that advances student success and social mobility
Build a visible and lasting legacy at a nationally recognized public university
Provide executive leadership for comprehensive fundraising and development
Oversee alumni relations and engagement
Manage government and community relations
Direct advancement operations and communications
Coordinate several premier university events
Oversee the University’s endowment through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation
Serve as Executive Director of the Philanthropic Foundation, partnering with an engaged board and managing endowment and operating budgets, while maintaining a personal portfolio of major donors
Work closely with deans, faculty leadership, shared governance bodies, and senior administrators to advance institutional priorities
Qualification
Required
At least ten years of progressive advancement or development experience, with senior-level leadership exposure; experience with a major or comprehensive capital campaign is highly desirable
Demonstrated success leading a comprehensive advancement enterprise, preferably in higher education
Proven ability to build support for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gifts
A strong track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts aligned with institutional priorities
Experience recruiting, developing, and leading high-performing advancement teams in complex organizations
Exceptional communication skills with diverse internal and external audiences
Demonstrated effectiveness as a senior institutional leader, including strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work productively within a shared governance environment
Capacity to engage faculty, staff, volunteers, and alumni in advancement efforts
Working knowledge of advancement systems and data-informed fundraising strategies
A clear understanding of the strategic role of alumni relations in comprehensive advancement
Benefits
Relocation support is available.
CSU benefits are designed to support professional growth, well-being, and long-term financial security, and typically add 30–35% to total compensation.