Senior Director of Development, CHHS - Search Firm

Job Summary
The Senior Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is responsible for securing major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000, including principal gifts at $1 million+ in support of the university and an emphasis on CHHS. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this role partners closely with the college dean and faculty to provide strategic leadership, increasing both the number and size of major and principal gifts. The Senior Director serves as the primary development officer, leading donor identification, prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and communication for gifts exceeding $100,000. The Senior Director manages the full donor lifecycle while building and sustaining strong relationships between the university and its benefactors, advancing a culture of philanthropy across major, principal, and planned giving.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 and principal gifts at $1 million+ from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support CHHS and the university.

Facilitate university-wide collaboration among corporate and foundation donors that support multiple colleges.

Manage strategic volunteer development opportunities for major gift prospects.

Collaborate with URD (VP and AVP, Development) and the dean of the College of Health and Human Services to identify college philanthropic priorities and create successful development strategies for each one.

Write materials (e.g., proposals, gift agreements) as are necessary for the fundraising tasks.

Department
University Development

Duration of Appointment
This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification
Administrator II

Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $10,069 – $15,104 per month.

Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.

Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.

Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.

Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of the solicitation process within an educational environment and demonstrates a proven ability to identify, cultivate, and build a pipeline of future donors. They are skilled in partnering with college leadership to establish major and principal gift priorities and develop effective strategies to achieve fundraising success. This individual possesses excellent planning, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities, along with strong oral and written communication skills. They are effective supervisors, capable of leading and managing a college development office and its staff, while also working independently with minimal oversight. A high degree of self‑direction is essential, as they must be able to initiate, coordinate, and successfully complete tasks with accountability and efficiency.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non‑discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of demonstrated successful major‑gift fundraising experience including donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation.

Experience in higher education preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid California driver’s license required.

Physical Summary
Sedentary work – Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil‑rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

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