Director of Annual Giving

About the role

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service. As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Create, establish, implement and manage a comprehensive annual giving program and have oversight of the Cal State LA Fund.
• Oversee the phonathon program and develop programs and activities to expand participation among constituencies to increase unrestricted financial support for the university's priorities.
• Cultivate annual giving prospects and donors, responsible for soliciting and stewarding them for annual gifts to the university.
• Manage and oversee the Annual Giving program and the Annual Fund, including tracking financial data, operation expenses, and projecting giving trends.
• Represent and promote the Cal State LA Fund as a liaison to donors and prospects, communicating program objectives through written materials, email, various social media applications (such as giving platforms), telephone contact and personal visits, as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues within University Advancement to encourage and foster engagement and identify donors who can advance the university's fundraising priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or four-year college or university and five years of experience in telemarketing or tele fund raising.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience creating and managing an operating budget.
• Familiarity with social media campaigns, such as crowdfund and similar platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and possess strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to: track financial data, operational expenses and make projections; draft and compose correspondence and standard reports; plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks; and use independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to learn, identify and independently interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures, and effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts.
• Must have experience or the ability to learn database or donor management software, such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Must have experience or the ability to learn phonathon software systems such as Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Engage, and Crowdfunding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Annual Fund department or in a fundraising operation in a higher education environment.
• Working knowledge of an alumni database or Raiser’s Edge/NXT; working knowledge of Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Engage, and Crowdfunding.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of independent database systems policy and support.

Skills

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Office systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $5,053 - $16,221/monthly. (Budgeted Hiring Salary $5,053-$7,500/Monthly).

Schedule

The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan. This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.