Annual Giving Associate

Working Title Annual Giving Associate Classification Title Advancement Professional II Posting Details Priority Application Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Posting will remain open until filled) Hiring Preference Eligible on‑campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment. Position Summary The Annual Giving Associate performs project coordination, operational, and programmatic work in support of the University’s annual giving efforts. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving (AVP), this position executes and coordinates annual giving activities in collaboration with the Senior Annual Giving Officer, the Leadership Annual Giving Development Officer, and Athletics Annual Giving. The role focuses on campaign coordination, data management and reporting, donor stewardship, and operational execution to ensure the successful implementation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities. It produces solicitation materials, manages campaign workflows, maintains data and reporting systems, and coordinates donor communications and engagement efforts in accordance with established procedures, policies, and institutional guidelines. The position works independently on day‑to‑day assignments while following established practices and does not develop fundraising strategy but instead implements and supports strategies developed by senior advancement staff. FLSA Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation) Anticipated Hiring Range $5,274 per month ($63,288 annually, Step1) – $5,488 per month ($65,856 annually, Step3) Salary Grade/Range Step1 Recruitment Type Regular (Probationary) Time Base Full‑Time Pay Plan 12 months Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours may vary depending on department needs. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience demonstrating acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Required Qualifications Experience: Demonstrated experience in administrative, communications, project coordination, or customer service roles, preferably in a nonprofit, academic, or mission‑driven environment. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and meet established deadlines with accuracy and consistency. Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and manage operational workflows, including establishing schedules, maintaining records, tracking progress, and executing program or project logistics. Analytical skills to review data, identify discrepancies, organize information, and produce routine reports to support operational and program needs. Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce routine correspondence, acknowledgements, and administrative materials, and to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism. Ability to follow detailed guidelines, procedures, and instructions, while working independently on day‑to‑day assignments and ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and practices. Proficiency with standard office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendaring systems, and the ability to learn and use advancement or database systems. General knowledge of fundraising, advancement, nonprofit, or donor engagement concepts, including annual giving and donor stewardship, or the ability to develop this knowledge on the job. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community. Work Schedule Requirements Ability to perform evening and weekend responsibilities, with notice. Ability to work in‑person on campus. Condition of Employment Satisfactory completion of the background check process. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Exposure to fundraising, advancement, marketing, or donor communications through employment, internships, or volunteer experience. Experience with a constituent/customer database or CRM. Event planning experience. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability‑related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit Under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a state of California employer. As such, the University requires all employees to reside in the State of California. As of January1,2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California. Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H‑1‑B Visa). Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr