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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 2 months ago

Assistant Dean of Development, College of Liberal Arts

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $155K/yr

6+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Assistant Dean of Development will lead efforts to cultivate and solicit contributions from various stakeholders, directing a comprehensive development program and fostering relationships with donors and alumni.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations and corporations for contributions

Direct the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive college-based development program by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts

Understand and comply with the policies, procedures and best practices established by University Development

Foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing the Dean and other academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments

Participate in college based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects and alumni

Qualification

Major gifts fundraisingDonor solicitation experienceProspect management systemsCapital campaign experienceMarketing experiencePlanned giving experienceCommunication skillsRelationship buildingTeam collaboration

Required

Previous capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential

Demonstrated experience and success in major gifts fundraising, marketing, planned giving, or other related professional field, preferably in a university setting or other fast paced and dynamic environment

Demonstrated experience in developing and cultivating major gift donor contacts within the development community

Demonstrated experience in independent management of a large, complex, and successful, program with annual and multi-year goals

Thorough knowledge of and experience with prospect management systems, fiscal administration, and volunteer development including utilizing the alumni relations database and prospect management systems as organizational tools

Thorough knowledge of the financial structure of donations, to include cash, gifts-in-kind, stocks, and securities

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience with four years being direct fundraising experience

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one by date of hire