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California State University, Fullerton · 1 day ago

Vice President for University Advancement

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$23K/yr - $28K/yr

10+ years exp

California State University, Fullerton is a leading campus dedicated to student success and community engagement. The Vice President for University Advancement provides executive leadership for all aspects of the University's fundraising and alumni relations programs, while fostering relationships with key constituents to generate financial support for the institution.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides executive level leadership for all aspects of the University’s comprehensive fundraising program, alumni relations program, government and community relations, several premier university events, advancement operations and oversight of the University’s endowment through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation

Increases CSUF’s visibility and support among key constituents, major donors and the community

Develops and oversees new fundraising programs

Manages a personal portfolio of major donors and develops and implements plans for cultivation and solicitation in collaboration with academic leaders and campus development officers

Responsible for operating the University’s auxiliary foundation board and managing its endowment and budget, and a stateside budget

Recruits high level foundation board members and oversees the planning of board retreats, meetings and the development of a strategic plan

Implements all fundraising materials and oversees the planning and execution of several premier university events

Works to develop campus-wide gift opportunities and proposals and manages a program which seeks to match the interests of numerous donors, including individuals, alumni, corporations and foundations, with the needs of the University

Qualification

Fundraising program leadershipAlumni relations managementMajor gift fundraisingDevelopment program designTeam leadershipCommunication skillsStrategic planningInformation technology useAlumni relationsCalifornia contextCollaboration

Required

At least ten years of significant experience in development as a sophisticated, seasoned professional; additional experience in a leadership role in a major capital campaign would be highly advantageous

Demonstrated success in designing and leading a comprehensive development, advancement and alumni relations program, preferably in a higher education environment

Demonstrated ability to garner internal and external support for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gift fundraising

Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead a professional advancement team in a large complex organization

Solid track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts and the ability to match the needs and objectives of prospective donors with the fundraising goals of the University

High-level communication skills to express the University's mission and advancement objectives to varied audiences, including potential donors, community members, alumni and campus constituency

Demonstrated skill to work as a member of a senior institutional management team with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the University leadership and with external partners at the individual and organizational level

Demonstrated ability and a commitment to working with senior University leaders at an institution where shared governance is highly valued

Ability to organize and motivate faculty, staff and key volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and alumni related activities

Demonstrated understanding of the use of information technology to achieve advancement goals

Well developed sense of the importance of alumni relations to the University and the role an alumni relations department plays in overall advancement

A demonstrated understanding of the role of University Advancement in the context of California

Valid California drivers license