Director of Annual Giving

California State University•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to create, establish, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual giving program with oversight of the Cal State LA Fund. This role involves managing the phonathon program, developing strategies to increase participation and financial support, cultivating and soliciting annual giving prospects and donors, and managing the program's budget. The Director will also serve as a liaison to donors and prospects, promoting the Cal State LA Fund through various communication channels, and collaborating with University Advancement colleagues to foster engagement and identify potential donors. The position reports to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or four-year college or university.
Five years of experience in telemarketing or tele fund raising.
Experience working with volunteers.
Experience creating and managing an operating budget.
Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Thorough knowledge of office systems and equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with social media campaigns, such as crowdfund and similar platforms.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to track financial data, operational expenses and make projections.
Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Ability to learn, identify and independently interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts.
Experience or the ability to learn database or donor management software, such as Raiser’s Edge.
Experience or the ability to learn phonathon software systems such as Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Engage, and Crowdfunding.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
Must reside in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working within an Annual Fund department or in a fundraising operation in a higher education environment.
Working knowledge of an alumni database or Raiser’s Edge/NXT.
Working knowledge of Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) Engage, and Crowdfunding.
Experience managing volunteers.
Knowledge of independent database systems policy and support.

Responsibilities

Create, establish, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual giving program.
Oversee the Cal State LA Fund.
Oversee the phonathon program.
Develop programs and activities to expand participation among constituencies to increase unrestricted financial support for the university's priorities.
Carry a portfolio and cultivate annual giving prospects and donors, responsible for soliciting and stewarding them for annual gifts to the university.
Responsible for budget management and oversight of the Annual Giving program and the Annual Fund, including tracking financial data, operation expenses, and projecting giving trends.
Represent and promote the Cal State LA Fund as a liaison to donors and prospects, communicating program objectives through written materials, email, various social media applications (such as giving platforms), telephone contact and personal visits, as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues within University Advancement to encourage and foster engagement and identify donors who can advance the university's fundraising priorities.