University Advancement
Administrator I
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Leadership Annual Giving (50%):
Develops and manages a portfolio of approximately 100 constituents who are currently giving (or have the capacity to give) $1,000- $4,999 annually. This LAG portfolio will be comprised of individuals (non-alumni community members and alumni) but also include a few organizations (foundations, corporate, nonprofit, government).
Retains and increases the number of leadership annual giving donors ($1,000-$4,999 annually), while also building the pipeline to the major gift level ($5,000+ annually).
Accurately tracks all activities in Raiser's Edge donor base including phone calls, emails, mailings, and meetings for key metrics towards leadership annual giving solicitations and activity goals.
Collaborates with key University leaders, volunteers, faculty, and staff to match University initiatives with donor’s philanthropic agendas.
Oversees and leads the President’s Circle membership program to cultivate and steward donors giving annual gifts of $1,000+ within the current fiscal year. The goal of the President’s Circle is to cultivate and steward donor relationships that generate philanthropic support to further develop the University’s key priorities. Works closely with the Donor Relations and Stewardship Specialist on the planning and execution of President’s Circle stewardship and events. Strategizes with Associate Vice President of University Development to manage the overall communication plan and strategic direction of the program and its corresponding annual events.
Annual Giving (50%):
The Assistant Director will work in partnership with the AVP of University Development to provide oversight for the strategic direction of the annual giving program to ensure its accurate and timely implementation. Collaborates with multiple internal and external partners to implement vision, guidance, and support in creating targeted messaging to create multiple solicitation campaigns and appeals within a fiscal year. Works closely with the Director of Advancement Database and Operations to create specific segmentation to accurately track ROI and benchmark results.
Partners with the Annual Giving Digital Engagement Specialist who oversees the coordination and content creation for social fundraising projects, email solicitations and social media. Works closely with the Director of Alumni Relations and Donor Relations and Stewardship to ensure the annual giving program is operating in accordance with the Advancement communications calendar.
Takes an active role in helping to embed the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of university work, in every division, and participates at least once annually in professional and/or leadership development opportunities that will contribute to campus efforts to advance racial and social justice in and through education at CSUCI and beyond. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements of Position:
Education: Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree preferred.
Experience: Three years plus of fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization and/or higher education institution focused on leadership annual giving and/or annual giving. Experience working successfully with individuals in a philanthropic community with a demonstrated track record of successfully closing gifts in a donor environment.
Other Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of fundraising for higher education and best practices within the annual giving field.
Understanding of what goes into a comprehensive annual giving program.
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive annual giving program, establishing goals and objectives that translate into operating plans and appropriate staff assignments and resource allocation. Requires an in-depth knowledge of fundraising practices and an extensive understanding of the importance development plays within University Advancement. Strong verbal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively, in a professional, and congenial demeanor. Demonstrates elevated level of motivation, integrity, and commitment. Demonstrated record of accomplishment in fundraising, management, and budgetary responsibilities. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Competency and experience with office automation (use of Word, Excel, or similar software applications, email, and Internet). Openness to innovative ideas and their implementation. Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately. A history of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and funding representatives from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Effectively work in a highly consultative and collaborative environment. Must be able to operate a vehicle in California. Travel and attendance at various functions, meetings, and conferences may be required. Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘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.
Hiring Range: $6,667 - $7,083 per month
