Director of Development (Administrator II)

Job no: 557887
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sonoma
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by Friday, June 12th.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development, working in concert with the Interim Director of Athletics, President, and the Athletics Fiscal Feasibility Team, the Director of Development establishes fundraising strategies and directs and conducts fundraising activities to secure philanthropic support for the Intercollegiate Athletics Program in alignment with Sonoma State University priorities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors for the Athletics Program; organizing and providing effective communication with donors and potential donors; stewarding alumni and other individual prospects, sponsors and major donors; coordinating gift processing; recruiting, training and motivating campaign volunteers for the university; and, other fundraising projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Development or Vice President for University Advancement. This may include engaging alumni and community networks to assess the feasibility of robust philanthropic activity. The incumbent is expected to work closely with constituents from all areas of the university and local community to identify opportunities to work toward fundraising objectives. In addition, the incumbent may supervise staff and student personnel as assigned.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of four years of experience in successful relationship building with prospects, volunteers, and board members, or demonstrated aptitude to be successful in face-to-face fundraising, including 4 years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree required. The incumbent must have a proven track record of successfully working with individual donors, soliciting and securing gifts and demonstrate experience in designing and implementing successful fundraising strategies. Experience in athletic fundraising within a university environment and a strong understanding of university culture and corporate partnerships highly preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Google Suite required; Raisers Edge experience highly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $8,334 - $8,667 a month. This position is a member of the Management Personnel Plan and serves at the pleasure of the President.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

Supplemental Information

Advertised: May 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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