Club Fundraising and Digital Giving Specialist - University Development and Alumni Engagement

Cal Poly•San Luis, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Club Fundraising and Digital Giving Specialist supports Annual Giving by expanding philanthropic support for student clubs and organizations, including emerging efforts within Cal Poly Solano campus. This role focuses on strengthening crowdfunding performance, improving fundraising strategy, and building scalable systems that increase donor participation and revenue. The Club Fundraising and Digital Giving Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Annual Giving and assists the University Development & Alumni Engagement (UDAE) unit to establish and meet the fundraising goals and objectives of Cal Poly Annual Giving. Incumbent works under general supervision on a broad range of projects primarily focused on digital fundraising strategy, crowdfunding, and donor acquisition and retention through digital communications that promote philanthropic support of the university and/or programs.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Working knowledge of annual giving principles, digital fundraising strategies, and current advancement and philanthropy best practices.
Demonstrated ability to analyze fundraising performance data, donor engagement metrics, and campaign outcomes to develop data-informed recommendations and adjust strategies accordingly.
Proficiency in digital fundraising and donor management platforms (e.g., crowdfunding platforms, e-solicitation tools, CRM/advancement databases), including the ability to train others on their effective use.
Skill in developing compelling fundraising content and communications across digital channels including email, social media, web, and multimedia tailored to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and organizational skills to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple campaigns, projects, and events within time and budget constraints.
Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by the date of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Expanding philanthropic support for student clubs and organizations.
Strengthening crowdfunding performance.
Improving fundraising strategy.
Building scalable systems that increase donor participation and revenue.
Establishing and meeting the fundraising goals and objectives of Cal Poly Annual Giving.
Focusing on digital fundraising strategy, crowdfunding, and donor acquisition and retention through digital communications.