Senior Director of Development - Society, Arts & Civic Life

Senior Director of Development - Society, Arts & Civic Life Apply now Job no: 557977 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Sacramento Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Summary The Senior Director of Development, Society, Arts & Civic Life is responsible for advancing philanthropic support that aligns with the academic mission and strategic priorities of Sacramento State’s College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies and College of Arts and Letters. Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement, the Senior Director serves as the principal advancement partner to both Deans, fostering strong collaborative relationships with faculty, academic leaders, advisory boards, alumni, community partners, foundations, and individual donors. The role manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and leads the development of donor engagement strategies that leverage alumni, advisory boards, public programs, performances, lectures, exhibitions, and community partnerships to deepen donor relationships and demonstrate impact. It also provides strategic oversight of development staff responsible for annual and mid‑level giving, ensures a coordinated donor pipeline, and collaborates with peers on the University Development Leadership Team to align fundraising strategies and advance division‑wide priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent training and experience. Five or more years of experience with a verifiable record of cultivating and closing major gifts of $25k+ in higher education, philanthropy corporate relations, or similar sales and business development experience. Strong understanding and experience of fundraising or sales industry best practices, including portfolio management, strategic planning, and stewardship. Experience in management and event planning. Demonstrated ability to establish measurable fundraising or sales goals, develop cultivation and solicitation strategies, and achieve objectives. Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct, manage, and motivate others (e.g., fundraisers, volunteers, advisory groups, stakeholders). Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Excellent organization and detail‑oriented skills to work in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment. Ability to work independently, lead and train others, and serve as a member of a team. Proficiency in Development database (Advance, Blackbaud, etc.) and office software programs (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.). Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents, including faculty, students, staff, and community members. Willingness and ability to independently travel and occasionally transport others, as needed. Ability to work on‑call, evenings, and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited university. Experience working in complex organizations. Valid driver’s license and maintenance of good driving record. Condition of Employment Satisfactory completion of the background check process. Required Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license and maintenance of good driving record. Documents Needed to Apply Resume Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification. 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. Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io. Under the Clery 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. Under the Clery 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. Under the Clery 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. Under the Clery 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. Under the Clery 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, Sacramento