Annual Giving Associate

At a glance Now Hiring: Annual Giving Associate | Sacramento State Looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on student success while building your career in higher education advancement and fundraising? Location: Sacramento, CA Schedule: Primarily onsite Salary: $63,288- $65,856 annually + exceptional CSU benefits Join Sacramento State University's Advancement team and help drive donor engagement, annual giving campaigns, stewardship initiatives, athletics fundraising, and advancement operations. This is a great opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys project coordination, data analysis, communications, and relationship-building in a mission-driven environment. Highlights: CalPERS pension & comprehensive benefits Generous PTO and work-life balance Tuition fee waiver opportunities across all 23 CSU campuses Career growth in fundraising, alumni relations, and higher education advancement Work for one of California's most diverse and impactful public universities Description: What you'll be doing Another Source’s client, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State), is recruiting an Annual Giving Associate to join their team in Sacramento, California. Here’s a little about Sacramento State: Located in the heart of California’s capital region, Sacramento State is one of the most diverse and dynamic universities in the California State University system. Serving more than 30,000 students, the university is recognized for its commitment to student success, community impact, and social mobility. Sacramento State plays a vital role in preparing the region’s future leaders while fostering meaningful connections among students, alumni, donors, and community partners. The Division of University Advancement helps fuel the university’s mission by building philanthropic support, strengthening alumni engagement, and creating opportunities that transform student lives. As Sacramento State continues to expand its impact, the Annual Giving team plays a critical role in engaging donors and building a sustainable culture of philanthropy across the university. About this role: This is an exciting opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing projects to life and making a measurable impact. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Associate serves as a key contributor to Sacramento State’s annual giving efforts by coordinating fundraising campaigns, managing donor engagement activities, supporting data and reporting functions, and ensuring operational excellence across annual giving initiatives. Working closely with annual giving and advancement professionals, this role will help execute multichannel fundraising campaigns, support donor stewardship efforts, coordinate Athletics annual giving activities, and provide the operational backbone that helps fundraising programs succeed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing project coordination, relationship management, data analysis, and communications in a mission-driven environment. Experience You Will Bring Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant professional experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Experience in administrative support, communications, project coordination, customer service, or related functions, preferably within a nonprofit, higher education, or mission-driven environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience coordinating projects, maintaining records, tracking deliverables, and supporting operational workflows. Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and produce reports that support decision-making. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with diverse audiences. Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business applications, along with the ability to learn advancement and CRM systems. Ability to work independently while following established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and community members. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice. Ability to work in person on campus. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Exposure to fundraising, advancement, marketing, donor relations, or nonprofit communications through professional, internship, or volunteer experience. Experience working with a constituent database, CRM, or donor management system. Event planning or event coordination experience. What's in it for you Salary: $63,288- $65,856 annually Why a Career with CSU is for You The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package. For more information on programs available, take a closer look in the Employee Benefits Summary: Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with ample PTO and flexibility, which includes up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group/services) Enjoy the vibrant campus life with access to athletic and gym facilities, renowned sporting events, artist events, and world-renowned speakers Numerous professional development opportunities to advance your career including tuition waivers for yourself, a spouse, registered domestic partner or an eligible dependent child across any of the 23 CSU campuses Two different retirement plans catered to fit your personal saving goals: CalPERS Retirement Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan Medical benefits tailored to support various life stages We recognize that transportation to and from work can be expensive and we are here to help support you with pre-tax commuter benefits In addition, Sacramento State offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, employee wellness resources, professional development opportunities, and the stability and mission-driven culture of one of the nation's largest public university systems. Equal Employment Opportunity Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. The university values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and seeks candidates who will contribute to an equitable and welcoming campus community. A satisfactory background check is required as a condition of employment. Additional Note Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Another Source