Senior Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts - Search Firm

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is responsible for securing major gifts of $100,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $2 million+ for the university with a specific focus on CLA.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and will work directly with the college dean and faculty to provide strategic leadership to generate an increasing number and amount of major and principal gifts while assessing philanthropic giving priorities and matching them to potential prospects to benefit the college and university. The Senior Director of Development, CLA will serve as the primary development officer engaged in donor identification, prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and communication for gifts more than $100,000. As an integral part of the division of URD, the incumbent will work to foster lasting relationships between the university and its benefactors, promoting positive attitudes toward private support among current and prospective major, principal, and planned gift donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $100,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $2 million+ from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support CLA and university.
• Facilitate university-wide collaboration amongst corporate and foundation donors that support multiple colleges.
• Manage strategic volunteer development opportunities for major gift prospects.
• Collaborate with URD (VP and AVP, Development) and the dean of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) to identify college philanthropic priorities and create successful development strategies for each one.
• Write such materials (e.g., proposals, gift agreements) as are necessary for the fund-raising tasks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the solicitation process in an educational environment. Proficient in identifying and building a pipeline of future donors. Ability to create major and principal gift philanthropic priorities with the College leadership and create development strategies for success. Excellent planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills. Strong competency in oral and written communication. Effective supervisor in managing college's development office and its staff. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Self direction in the initiation, coordination, and completion of tasks is essential.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of demonstrated successful major gift fundraising experience including donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation required.

• Experience in higher education preferred.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Licenses / Certificates

• Valid California driver's license required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department

University Development

The Development team at Cal State Long Beach, one of the largest universities in the CSU system, is dedicated to advancing The Beach through innovative strategies and impactful relationships. We craft and implement programs that inspire philanthropy, secure public funding, and build strategic partnerships, all while enhancing the value of a Beach degree. Our team connects alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations with transformative giving opportunities that support student scholarships, capital projects, faculty programs, and special initiatives. By fostering meaningful investments, we strengthen our university's role as a steward of place and drive organizational effectiveness.

To learn more about the University Relations and Development division, please visit URD

Compensation

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $9,606 - $14,409 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.

Classification

Administrator II

Time Base

This is a regular hybrid position. The Senior Director of Development is expected to be on campus at least two days per week. For the first three to six months of employment, the incumbent is expected to be on campus four to five days per week and must reside in California with a strong preference for Southern California.

How to Apply

Another Source has been retained for this search. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through Another Source candidate portal by clicking here

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Advertised: Nov 05 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 11 2024 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time:

• 

• Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach

• 562.985.4111

Show more