Annual Giving Associate - CSU Sacramento

Another Source • Sacramento, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Another Source’s client, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State), is recruiting an Annual Giving Associate to join their team in Sacramento, California. Sacramento State is one of the most diverse and dynamic universities in the California State University system, serving over 30,000 students and recognized for its commitment to student success, community impact, and social mobility. The Division of University Advancement fuels the university’s mission by building philanthropic support, strengthening alumni engagement, and creating opportunities that transform student lives. The Annual Giving team plays a critical role in engaging donors and building a sustainable culture of philanthropy across the university. This role is an exciting opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing projects to life and making a measurable impact. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Associate serves as a key contributor to Sacramento State’s annual giving efforts by coordinating fundraising campaigns, managing donor engagement activities, supporting data and reporting functions, and ensuring operational excellence across annual giving initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project coordination, relationship management, data analysis, and communications in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant professional experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in administrative support, communications, project coordination, customer service, or related functions, preferably within a nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating projects, maintaining records, tracking deliverables, and supporting operational workflows.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and produce reports that support decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business applications, along with the ability to learn advancement and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently while following established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice.
• Ability to work in person on campus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Exposure to fundraising, advancement, marketing, donor relations, or nonprofit communications through professional, internship, or volunteer experience.
• Experience working with a constituent database, CRM, or donor management system.
• Event planning or event coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating fundraising campaigns
• Managing donor engagement activities
• Supporting data and reporting functions
• Ensuring operational excellence across annual giving initiatives
• Executing multichannel fundraising campaigns
• Supporting donor stewardship efforts
• Coordinating Athletics annual giving activities
• Providing the operational backbone that helps fundraising programs succeed

Benefits

• CalPERS pension & comprehensive benefits
• Generous PTO and work-life balance
• Tuition fee waiver opportunities across all 23 CSU campuses
• Career growth in fundraising, alumni relations, and higher education advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Two different retirement plans: CalPERS Retirement Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree