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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 3 weeks ago

Executive Director of Development, Athletics

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The Executive Director of Development, Athletics will lead fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with donors and overseeing a comprehensive development program to support the intercollegiate athletics program.

Higher Education

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Tracy Royal, CDR CSP

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni, parents, friends, foundations and corporations for contributions

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

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

Foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing the Athletic Director and 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 fundraisingCapital campaigns managementProspect management systemsDonor relationsMarketingPlanned givingFiscal administrationVolunteer developmentRecord keepingBudgeting

Required

Demonstrated ability to manage capital campaigns, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation

Demonstrated skills in major gifts fundraising, marketing, or planned giving

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

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

Thorough knowledge of prospect management systems, fiscal administration, and volunteer development, including utilizing the alumni relations database and prospect management systems

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

Working knowledge of record keeping, using principles of accounting, and budgeting

Bachelor's Degree and eight (8) 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

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

1001-5000 employees