Director of Development, College of Arts and Humanities - Fresno State

Step into a vital leadership role at Fresno State University supporting a college that lies at the heart of culture, creativity, and human connection. As the Director of Development for the College of Arts and Humanities, you'll champion the arts, communication, and cultural exploration-empowering students to lead, express, and preserve stories that reflect our richly diverse communities. With strong support from the Dean and university leadership (including the President, a former Dean of the college), you'll guide a growing development program, cultivate major and principal gifts, and build meaningful relationships with alumni and community partners. This is a high-visibility role with exciting opportunities for impact, professional growth, and elevating the presence of the arts in the Central Valley and beyond.

Another Source's client, Fresno State University, is recruiting a Director of Development for the College of Arts and Humanities to join their team in Fresno, CA.

Here's a little about the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State University and the position they are recruiting for:

The College of Arts and Humanities provides a diverse student population with the communication skills, humanistic values, and cultural awareness that form the foundation of lifelong learning and leadership. The college offers intellectually and artistically rich programs that engage students, faculty, and the broader community through collaboration, discovery, and dialogue. Its work is central to preserving and promoting the arts and humanities for the region and beyond.

Learn more about the College of Arts and Humanities: https://fresnostatecah.com/

• Learn more about University Advancement: https://advancement.fresnostate.edu/index.html

What you will be doing:

As the Director of Development, you will lead fundraising efforts for the College of Arts and Humanities by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. In partnership with the Dean of the College and the Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns, you will develop and implement strategies that support the college's mission, fundraising goals, and campaign priorities.

You will also serve as a key liaison between the college and other advancement units across campus, supporting university-wide initiatives and building strong relationships with volunteer leaders and philanthropic partners. This is a critical leadership role that advances the university's mission to serve the Central Valley and its culturally rich, diverse communities.

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is: $92,000 - $97,000 based on experience.

How you will be spending your time:

• Participate as a member of the College of Arts and Humanities leadership team, attend regular meetings with the Dean to coordinate fundraising strategies to achieve the units' annual and campaign fundraising goals.

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major and principal gifts, including those exceeding $250,000 and occasionally over $1M, in collaboration with senior administrators

• Develop deferred and outright gift strategies with prospects, allied professionals, and campus partners

• Engage with philanthropic partners to ensure consistent and meaningful stewardship of gifts

• Participate as a member of the College of Arts and Humanities leadership team, working closely with the Dean to coordinate fundraising goals and priorities

• Liaise with University Advancement leadership and central development units to ensure strategic alignment of fundraising efforts across campus

• Plan and support special events and donor engagement activities for cultivation and stewardship

• Collaborate with volunteer boards and advisory councils to strengthen philanthropic initiatives and campaign support

• Occasionally support college-specific mini-campaigns and annual giving strategies in coordination with the central Annual Giving office

• Represent the College in university-wide development projects and campaign efforts as needed

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution.

• Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible and successful fundraising experience or professional experience with transferable skills such as sales, marketing, or public relations.

• Experience with a nonprofit organization.

• Experience with comprehensive campaigns and/or specific experience in major gift solicitation, corporate/foundation relations, or constituent relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or other advanced degree preferred.

• Experience/background in higher education.

• Experience with alumni/donor databases and campus applications such as Advance, Reeher or Raiser's Edge.

What's in it for you:

Why a career with CSU is for You https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

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)

• Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or services)

• 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).

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