Sr Director, Leadership & Annual Giving- Search Firm

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Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

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Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future-offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Leadership & Annual Giving provides strategic direction for integrated annual and leadership giving programs, with a focus on building a sustainable donor pipeline and advancing donors along a defined relationship pathway. Through data-informed segmentation, multi-channel outreach, and stewardship, the Senior Director strengthens donor retention, acquisition, and progression into leadership giving. In partnership with campus partners and Alumni Engagement, this position drives innovative engagement approaches, aligns fundraising with campus priorities, and supports colleges in building donor relationships that lead to increased philanthropic investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual Giving Program Management: Build and execute innovative, multi-channel annual giving programs that prioritize audience-centered engagement and drive participation, retention, and growth.
• Leadership Giving Strategy & Pipeline Development: Oversee donor pathway that identifies, cultivates, and transitions annual donors into leadership and major giving portfolios.
• Strategic Leadership, Partnerships & Program Oversight: Lead cross-campus coordination of advancement and college partners to align fundraising strategies with institutional priorities and drive cohesive, college-based engagement.

Department

Advancement Services

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

How to Apply

Another Source has been retained for this search. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through Another Source candidate portal by clicking here.

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 $9,606 - $14,409 per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of multi-channel fundraising strategies, including direct mail, digital, email, social media, crowdfunding, and giving days. Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to develop compelling messaging and present strategies to leadership. Ability to lead integrated fundraising efforts and align multiple teams toward shared goals. Project management skills, including managing multiple campaigns, timelines, and priorities simultaneously. Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders, including development teams, communications, athletics, alumni relations, and campus partners. Knowledge of donor lifecycle management, segmentation, and moves management principles.

Ability to set clear expectations, monitor progress using metrics, and address performance challenges to achieve goals. 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

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and a minimum of seven years of related professional experience required, with a preference in higher education.

• Experience supervising professional staff is required. Occasional weekend/evening required

Licenses

• Valid 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).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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.

Advertised: May 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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