Senior Director of Development, Athletics

About the role

College and Program Development generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting each of the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, and the Pollak Library. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Development, Athletics (Administrator II).

Cal State Fullerton's Titan Athletics program is a dynamic and integral part of the university, participating in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference with nineteen teams. The Titans have achieved thirteen national championships across eight different sports, showcasing their competitive spirit and excellence in athletics. The program is designed to be a vital component of the educational experience at CSUF, emphasizing the importance of academic achievement alongside athletic success.

The athletics department is committed to providing a quality experience for all student-athletes, focusing on fair play, sportsmanship, and teamwork. It also aims to enhance the image of CSUF locally and nationally, fostering pride and involvement among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains concept strategies for divisional fundraising priorities and develops an annual strategic fundraising plan supportive of the fundraising priorities and goals established by the Assistant Vice President for College and Program Development and the Director of Athletics.
• Works closely with the Alumni Association to develop the interests of alumni and friends of the University as it relates to Athletics.
• Leads coaches and senior campus administrators to acquire critical funding for athletic scholarships and programs.
• Serves on the Director of Athletics Administration Team.
• Engages with a portfolio of alumni, corporate and foundation partners, parents, and friends, with a focus on donors with the capacity to give $25,000 and above, including principal and planned gifts.
• Coordinates fundraising and cultivation events, and develops and implements a strategic approach to development that includes built-in assessment measures to evaluate progress and success.
• Collaborates with teams of faculty, staff, and students to make frequent on- and off-site presentations to individuals and corporate leaders.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field is required.
• Candidates must have a minimum of five years of direct major gift fundraising experience, including work on capital or comprehensive campaigns with a primary focus on the cultivation and solicitation of large gifts.
• Experience cultivating prospects and successfully closing major gifts is essential, as is the ability to work with individuals at various levels of an organization who may assist in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts.
• The role requires experience coordinating fundraising and cultivation events, as well as developing and implementing a strategic approach to development that includes built-in assessment measures to evaluate progress and success.
• The ideal candidate is dynamic, self-motivated, and goal-oriented, with experience using development software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• The individual must adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professional judgment in handling institutional data and information and demonstrate a high level of initiative, creativity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic fundraising within a university environment.
• An understanding of university culture and corporate partnerships is also essential.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with individuals at various levels of an organization.
• Experience using development software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$5,053 - $16,221 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $10,300 - $12,600 per month)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.