Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship

Job Title


Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship


Classification


Administrator II


Auto Req. ID


556923


Salary Range


Classification Range $5,053 - $16,221 per month


(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,800 - $9,500 per month)


Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.


Why CSUF


California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.


Department


The office of Central Development within the Division of University Advancement is dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures, and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.


Duties and Responsibilities


Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Central Development, the Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship is responsible for growing and cultivating a broad pipeline of alumni, parents, friends, and other constituencies to meet and exceed unit goals to sustain giving and engagement. The Director will manage a team of professionals to create and execute an array of annual giving activities, stewardship strategies using traditional and innovative methods. With the Central Development leadership team, creates and implements strategies to measure and increase engagement, lead generation, acquisition of donors and grow leadership giving pipeline through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Manages the team's plans, goals, and priorities; research, develop, and executes a comprehensive strategic plan, annual campaigns, and a schedule of year-round solicitation activities. Manage the President's office high-level donor stewardship plan, including communication to first-time major gift donors, annual holiday cards, and the President's Winter holiday celebration event. Oversee the Vice President of University Advancement's office stewardship activities based on major gift strategy. Manages allocation of and oversight of state and foundation budgets to effectively execute unit strategies and tactics. In addition, the Director partners effectively with key colleagues within University Advancement and across campus. Other duties as assigned.


Inclusive Leadership Statement


Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:


• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.


• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.


• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.


Essential Qualifications


A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required, along with four or more years of experience in development with a focus on annual giving. The ideal candidate will have experience managing and motivating teams, as well as exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills. A proven track record of successfully soliciting donors, managing relationships, and engaging volunteers is essential. The role also requires proficiency in digital technology, design tools, and advancement platforms, along with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Additionally, the candidate must have experience working with sensitive and confidential information.


A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.


Preferred Qualifications


Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, and standards in a higher education setting. The ideal candidate will have experience developing complex, segmented fundraising and stewardship campaigns that effectively engage multiple constituent groups through strategic messaging, creativity, and diverse communication channels. Strong collaboration skills are essential, with the ability to contribute as a team member while also working independently across varied constituencies. The role calls for a flexible work style that can adapt to evolving needs and trends, along with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, discipline, and personal integrity. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to assess needs, develop solutions, and inspire others to take action, as well as a clear commitment to the mission of Cal State Fullerton and its culture of philanthropy.


License/Certifications


A valid California driver's license.


Special Working Conditions


Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator


Ability to travel to meet with donor prospects. Must be available to support and work the university's annual commencement ceremonies.


Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.


Additional Information


California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.


Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.


As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.


The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.


The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.


This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.


Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.


Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.


If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.


Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.


Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.


Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.


California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Apr 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time