Director of Development, Planned Giving (Administrator II)

Job/Department Summary

The Director of Development, Planned Giving serves as the institution’s lead strategist and frontline fundraiser for planned and deferred gifts. This position is responsible for building, growing, and sustaining a comprehensive planned giving program that advances the University’s long-term philanthropic priorities.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• AND A minimum of three years of experience in major gift and annual leadership gift fundraising for higher education or an equivalent.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
• Advanced degree or professional credential such as CFRE, CAP, or similar.
• Experience building or significantly expanding a planned giving program.
• Experience in higher education advancement or a complex nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with planned giving marketing platforms and third-party website vendors.
• Experience managing legacy societies and structured stewardship programs.
• Comfort collaborating with legal, financial, and tax professionals.

Time Base

Full-time

Pay Plan

12/12

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$110,000 - $120,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit here.

About Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position.

About Chico State

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited 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.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Open Until Filled

(Review of Applications will begin 05/11/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)