Director of Development for the College of Science and Mathematics
About The Position
The Director of Development is a member of the University Advancement division and reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns, working in close partnership with the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. This position serves as the primary philanthropic strategist for the College of Science and Mathematics. The mission of the College is to provide high quality and innovative educational programs in the natural sciences including biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, mathematics, physics, and psychology, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Through these programs, the College provides a strong scientific and mathematical foundation for all students at Fresno State, through general education and majors. The Director of Development manages a portfolio of major philanthropic partners and prospects, develops and executes cultivation and solicitation strategies, builds long-term philanthropic relationships, and secures major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance institutional priorities. Success is measured through philanthropic partner engagement, pipeline growth, strategic solicitations, and philanthropic outcomes. In collaboration with college leadership, the Director also contributes to conversations regarding volunteer leadership engagement.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success in building relationships and securing philanthropic support or comparable revenue outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare persuasive proposals and presentations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, and community members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard CRM/database systems.
- Flexibility to travel as needed to develop and maintain relationships.
- Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum of four years of progressively responsible and successful fundraising experience or professional experience in sales, marketing, public relations, or related fields with demonstrated transferable skills.
- Demonstrated track record in working with individuals and groups and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Appreciation of the importance of education to individuals and society.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or other advanced degree preferred.
- Academic background, professional experience, or demonstrated interest in the sciences preferred, though not required.
- Experience in higher education fundraising.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations and volunteer boards.
- Interest in tech-forward fundraising opportunities leveraging AI and other tools.
Responsibilities
- Manages a portfolio of major philanthropic partners and prospects.
- Develops and executes cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Builds long-term philanthropic relationships.
- Secures major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance institutional priorities.
- Contributes to conversations regarding volunteer leadership engagement.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- sick and vacation time
- 15 paid holidays a year
- fee waiver education program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
