Director of Development (Administrator II)
About the role
The Director of Development (Administrator II) reports to the Associate Vice President of Development, working in concert with the Interim Director of Athletics, President, and the Athletics Fiscal Feasibility Team. The role establishes fundraising strategies and directs and conducts fundraising activities to secure philanthropic support for the Intercollegiate Athletics Program in alignment with Sonoma State University priorities.
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit potential donors for the Athletics Program
- Organize and provide effective communication with donors and potential donors
- Steward alumni and other individual prospects, sponsors and major donors
- Cook up gift processing
- Recruit, train and motivate campaign volunteers for the university
- Engage alumni and community networks to assess the feasibility of robust philanthropic activity
- Work closely with constituents from all areas of the university and local community to identify opportunities to work toward fundraising objectives
- Supervise staff and student personnel as assigned
Qualifications
- A minimum of four years of experience in successful relationship building with prospects, volunteers, and board members, or demonstrated aptitude to be successful in face-to-face fundraising
- Four years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proven track record of successfully working with individual donors, soliciting and securing gifts
- Experience in athletic fundraising within a university environment and a strong understanding of university culture and corporate partnerships highly preferred
- Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Google Suite required; Raisers Edge experience highly preferred
Pay
Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $8,334 - $8,667 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.
Schedule
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by Friday, June 12th.
Benefits
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting
The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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 as a condition of employment.