Job Details

Director of Fundraising for the Lyles College of Engineering
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $92,000 - $97,000 per year and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

This position is a member of the University Advancement division and reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns (AVP) and works in partnership with the dean of the Lyles College of Engineering. The Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director, in partnership with the AVP and dean, will plan and implement development and campaign strategies, and assist in strategy conversations on volunteer leadership.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in working with individuals and groups, ability to work as a member of a team, recognition of the importance of education to individuals and society.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly motivated and proven self-starter, creative and entrepreneurial characteristics.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to develop and maintain relationships.
• Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet.
• History of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible and successful fundraising experience or professional experience with transferable skills such as sales, marketing or public relations.
• Exposure to management, including budgetary responsibilities.
• Experience with a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with capital/comprehensive campaigns and/or specific experience in major gift solicitation, corporate foundation relations or constituent relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience/background in higher education.
• Experience with alumni/philanthropic partner databases and campus applications such as Advance, Reeher or Raiser's Edge.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by April 27, 2025 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.