Annual Giving Associate

About the role

The Annual Giving Associate performs project coordination, operational, and programmatic work in support of the University’s annual giving efforts. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving (AVP), this position executes and coordinates annual giving activities in collaboration with the Senior Annual Giving Officer, the Leadership Annual Giving Development Officer, and Athletics Annual Giving.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on campaign coordination, data management and reporting, donor stewardship, and operational execution to ensure the successful implementation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities.
• Produces solicitation materials, manages campaign workflows, maintains data and reporting systems, and coordinates donor communications and engagement efforts in accordance with established procedures, policies, and institutional guidelines.
• Works independently on day-to-day assignments while following established practices and does not develop fundraising strategy but instead implements and supports strategies developed by senior advancement staff.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and meet established deadlines with accuracy and consistency.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in administrative, communications, project coordination, or customer service roles, preferably in a nonprofit, academic, or mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exposure to fundraising, advancement, marketing, or donor communications through employment, internships, or volunteer experience.
• Experience with a constituent/customer database or CRM.
• Event planning experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and meet established deadlines with accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and manage operational workflows, including establishing schedules, maintaining records, tracking progress, and executing program or project logistics.
• Analytical skills to review data, identify discrepancies, organize information, and produce routine reports to support operational and program needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce routine correspondence, acknowledgements, and administrative materials, and to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to follow detailed guidelines, procedures, and instructions, while working independently on day-to-day assignments and ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and practices.
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendaring systems, and the ability to learn and use advancement or database systems.
• General knowledge of fundraising, advancement, nonprofit, or donor engagement concepts, including annual giving and donor stewardship, or the ability to develop this knowledge on the job.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$5,274 per month ($63,288 annually, Step 1) - $5,488 ($65,856 annually, Step 3)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Work hours may vary depending on department needs.

Department Information

At Sacramento State, University Advancement collaborates closely with faculty, staff, alums, and communities nationwide to support and elevate key projects and initiatives. Whether enhancing access to higher education or establishing innovation centers on campus, we're dedicated to empowering the next generation and fostering meaningful progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.