Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

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

• Work directly with all colleges and/or programs to generate an increasing range of resources to benefit the University.
• Serve as the primary fundraiser engaged in donor identification, prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and communication for contributions from corporate and/or foundation investors with a focus on gifts of $25,000 or more for grants and/or sponsorships.
• Maintain an assigned portfolio of 125 prospects or more.
• Commitment to the vision and mission of the University and demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, communication, accountability, and transparency with the goal of fostering a culture of philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of experience in front-line fundraising and working with corporations and foundations including c-level executives, with a proven history of success with grants management.
• Successful candidate should have a working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) and fundraising software, such as Raisers Edge.
• Knowledgeable in securing grants and sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or other relevant certificates.
• Experience with fundraising during a comprehensive campaign.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and writing skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. An interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

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 range is $5,053 - $11,250/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.