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513166 - Executive Director of Development, College of Business and Economics

Classificaiton: Administrator II
Department: College and Program Development
Sub-Division: Development
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Appointment Type: At-will
Time Base: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to Californias revolving workforce needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.


Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:
College and Program Development generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting each of the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, Fullerton Arboretum, and the Pollak Library. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team as the Executive Director of Development, College of Business and Economics. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Executive Director (ED) of Development, College of Business and Economics reports to the Associate Vice President of College and Program Development and the Dean of the College of Business and Economics. This is a high-profile position requiring a strong entrepreneurial spirit, an ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administration, and outside constituencies, an ability to be flexible and seize opportunities as they develop, and proven fundraising ability. The Executive Director, in collaboration with the Dean, will have lead responsibility for developing, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program and strategies for the College. The Executive Director plays an important front-line fundraising role for the College in securing major gifts (25K plus) and principal gifts ($1 Million plus). The Executive Director position will be expected to personally raise principal/major gifts in support of fundraising priorities, focusing on donors with a capacity of $25,000 plus. The Executive Director will lead a team to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects and personally carry a portfolio of approximately 75 plus major gift donors/prospects ($25,000 plus capacity).

The Executive Director will spend at least 45% of their time moving donors/prospects through the philanthropic continuum with an added focus on major donor identification and development to meet increasingly aggressive annual fundraising goals. This will be made possible by working collaboratively with the Dean, Vice President of University Advancement, Associate Vice President of College and Program Development, development staff, and university colleagues in an effort to strategically manage their engagement with the organization's top donors and prospects. The Executive Director will also serve as a representative and consultative resource to the Dean, Vice President of University Advancement, and Associate Vice President of University Advancement as needed. The Executive Director will collaborate with campus partners, University Advancement, and Strategic Communications to ensure the College of Business and Economics' representation in the