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Director of Development, Fowler College of Business

Employer
San Diego State University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 2, 2022

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Director of Development, Fowler College of Business

Job No: 518141
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time


Position Summary

University Relations and Development at San Diego State University is committed to upholding, as a foundational belief, a supportive working environment of inclusion that values, honors, and respects all members of our team and the University community. We strive to engage in and promote the fair and equitable recruitment and training of URAD staff members, develop meaningful relationships with all groups in our diverse campus community, and share philanthropic stories that highlight the impact of and opportunity for diverse giving by our SDSU community. University Relations and Development firmly believes that an inclusive environment facilitates critical and creative thinking, and that differences in identities, values, beliefs, and perspectives are fundamental to our mission of generating philanthropic support for the university and its student body.

University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university's vision and mission underscored in the 2020 five-year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities including: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.

The Director is an upper-level fundraising professional responsible for raising major gifts support the Fowler College of Business ($100,000+), and reports to the Executive Director of Development, Fowler College of Business and University Initiatives. The Director will oversee the process of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects for identified priorities and initiatives in the Fowler College of Business. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean of the Fowler College of Business and college boards to identify, cultivate and solicit individuals, corporations and foundations with interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. The incumbent is responsible for implementing short- and long-term fundraising goals and is responsible for securing private voluntary support from individuals, corporate and foundation donors to the University.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in all facets of development including: gift administration, gift acceptance, prospect management, research, annual giving, volunteer management and communications. They will have demonstrated success as a development professional in a donor-centered fundraising environment and providing volunteer leadership. The candidate will enjoy working in a rapidly changing environment and have familiarity engaging with numerous stakeholders in different areas of a large scale organization. They will be able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities under time constraints and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of influencers and decision-makers in the development process. The ideal candidate will also be highly organized and possess strong relationship-building skills with a wide variety of constituents. They will appreciate the unique higher education culture of fostering intellectual, artistic, and critical thinking skills, as well as civic mindedness and social justice.

For more information regarding University Relations and Development click here.

For more information regarding the Fowler College of Business click here.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or combination of education and experience
  • Five or more year of experience in major gifts fund raising
  • Success in major gifts fundraising ($100,000+) that demonstrates ability to align strategy development/implementation with pre-approved goals/priorities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Fund-raising experience in a large, complex university
  • Demonstrated success with comprehensive and/or capital campaigns
  • Planned giving experience


Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:
  • Extensive Leave benefits: 14 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
  • Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits.
  • An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
  • California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.

  • SDSU Vaccine Policy

    In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

    The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

    Supplemental Information

    Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 19, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by September 18, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

    The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

    A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

    SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

    SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

    Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Casie Martinez at cmartinez12@sdsu.edu.


    Advertised: Sep 01, 2022 (9:00 AM)
    Applications Close: Open until filled

    To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/518141/director-of-development-fowler-college-of-business



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