Senior Director of Development - Cal State Long Beach

At a glance

Another Source is proud to partner with Cal State Long Beach in the search for a Senior Director of Development, College of Health & Human Services - an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter of philanthropy at one of the university’s largest and most impactful colleges. With a new university President, new college Dean, and a future comprehensive campaign on the horizon, this is a pivotal time to join CSULB’s University Relations & Development team. We’re looking for a relationship-centered fundraiser who enjoys building trust, connecting donors to meaningful impact, and partnering with senior leaders, faculty, alumni, corporations, and foundations. This role will lead major and principal gift efforts supporting programs in nursing, social work, physical therapy, public health, and more. If you’re energized by people, purpose, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. Go Beach!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, Cal State Long Beach, is recruiting a Senior Director of Development, College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) to join their team in Long Beach, California. Go Beach!  

  

Here’s a little about Cal State Long Beach and the position they are recruiting for:   

Cal State Long Beach, one of the largest universities in the CSU system, is located in Long Beach on a beautifully landscaped, 320-acre campus near the ocean and the thriving downtown area. The school’s faculty and staff are engaged in a broad array of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs, significant research, in addition to a wide range of community and professional service organizations. 

 

About the University Relations and Development Team: 

The University Relations and Development (URD) division at CSU Long Beach builds relationships and generates resources that strengthen the university’s capacity to achieve its mission. The development team partners closely with colleges, university leadership, alumni, donors, corporations, and foundations to advance philanthropic support across the institution. Through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and cross-campus collaboration, the team works to foster a strong culture of philanthropy that supports student success, innovation, and institutional priorities. The team is focused on building meaningful, long-term relationships that deepen alumni and donor connection to the university 

 

To learn more about the University Relations and Development division, please visit: https://www.csulb.edu/university-relations-and-development 

 

To learn more about the College of Health and Human Services, please visit: https://www.csulb.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-affairs/careers-college-of-health-and-human-services 

 

Did you know? The California State University system is the largest public four-year university system in the world, serving more than 486,000 students with the support of over 56,000 faculty and staff: Learn more here. 

 

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $130,000- 150,000, commensurate with experience. 

 

About the role:  

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 the $1 million+ level, in support of the university and CHHS priorities. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this role serves as the college’s primary development officer and partners closely with the dean, faculty, and university leadership to strengthen philanthropic support and advance strategic fundraising initiatives. 

 

This individual will lead donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and pipeline development efforts while building meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and community partners. The Senior Director will also collaborate across the university to align donor interests with institutional priorities and advance a culture of philanthropy across major, principal, and planned giving. 

 

With a new university president, new college leadership, and a future comprehensive campaign on the horizon, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of philanthropy for one of the university’s largest colleges. 

 

How You Will Spend Your Time: 

Major & Principal Gift Fundraising 

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000, including principal gifts at the $1 million+ level from individuals, corporations, and foundations. 

• Develop strategic cultivation and solicitation plans aligned with college and university priorities. 

• Manage the full donor lifecycle, including prospect identification, relationship management, stewardship, and ongoing engagement. 

• Prepare donor-facing materials including proposals, gift agreements, and stewardship communications. 

University-Wide Collaboration & Corporate Partnerships 

• Partner with university leadership, faculty, and advancement colleagues to identify philanthropic priorities and strategic fundraising opportunities. 

• Manage and coordinate relationships with corporate and foundation partners supporting multiple colleges and university initiatives. 

• Collaborate with fellow directors of development on interdisciplinary fundraising efforts and university-wide initiatives. 

Volunteer & Donor Engagement 

• Develop and support strategic volunteer engagement opportunities for major gift prospects and donors. 

• Enlist, train, and partner with volunteers and advisory boards in support of fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies. 

• Represent CHHS and the university at events and donor engagement activities as needed. 

Strategic Planning & Development Leadership 

• Partner with URD leadership and the dean of CHHS to identify fundraising priorities and develop strategic advancement plans. 

• Provide guidance and support related to fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic opportunities. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Minimum of seven years of successful major gift fundraising experience including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. 

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and building donor relationships. 

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex fundraising environments preferred. 

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, faculty, staff, and volunteers. 

• Experience managing development strategies and donor pipelines. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. 

• Valid California driver’s license required. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working within higher education advancement. 

• Knowledge of principal gift fundraising strategies and donor lifecycle management. 

• Experience collaborating with deans, faculty, and senior institutional leadership. 

 

 

Why a career with CSU is for You: 

The CSU system offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf 

• Immerse yourself: Being on campus allows you to enjoy renowned sporting events, artist events, world-renowned speakers. Stroll through trails, museums, and enjoy all campus has to offer. 

• Tuition waiver: up to 2 courses, or 6 units, per semester for employee, spouse, registered domestic partner or eligible dependent child for any of the 23 campuses.  

• Mission driven culture: Transforming the lives of a diverse student body, including first-generation students and under-represented communities. 

• Jury duty: The CSU will continue an employee’s salary while they are on jury duty, regardless of length of jury service. 

• CalPERS Retirement Plan: CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement pension plan. Lifetime medical benefits for you, your spouse, or registered domestic partner. Learn more here: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ 

• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan) 

• Employees in this classification are entitled to two vacation days (16 hours) per month. 

• A healthier you. Access to athletic and gym facilities on campus  

• Transportation support. Pre-tax commuter benefits 

  

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:  

The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). 

 

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 through 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.    

 

 

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