Director of Fundraising for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

California State University, Fresno•Fresno, CA

51d•$92,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Director of Fundraising is a member of University Advancement and is assigned to the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (Jordan College)/Ag One Foundation Development office. The office supports, benefits, and promotes the Jordan College, its programs, and activities. The Director identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In partnership with college and University Advancement leadership, the Director plans and implements development and college-based campaign strategies and contributes to conversations about volunteer leadership. The Jordan College prepares students to become productive, resilient leaders in a sustainable global agriculture and food sector. Its work includes instruction and student development, research and creative activities, and institutional development, with applied research and public service across agriculture, food sciences, industrial technology, and family sciences. Ag One exists to support fundraising for the Jordan College and works with the college development team, philanthropic partners, board members, and volunteers to fund scholarships and programs. The position reports through the Senior Director of Development/Ag One Executive Director and works in partnership with the Jordan College dean. A bachelor's degree and at least four years of progressively responsible successful fundraising experience, or related professional experience with transferable skills, are required. The anticipated salary hiring range is $92,000–$97,000 per year. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position. Employees must reside in California upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
At least 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 success 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.
Demonstrated track record 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.
Must reside in California upon date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's or other advanced degree.
Familiarity with the agriculture industry.
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

Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Plan and implement development and Jordan College-based campaign strategies in partnership with the Dean, Vice President for University Advancement, Associate/Assistant Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns, and Senior Director of Development/Ag One Executive Director.
Assist with strategy conversations regarding volunteer leadership.
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.