Director of Development, Planned Giving (Administrator II)

Job no: 556887
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Chico
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Job/Department Summary:

The Director of Development, Planned Giving serves as the institution's lead strategist and frontline fundraiser for planned and deferred gifts. This position is responsible for building, growing, and sustaining a comprehensive planned giving program that advances the University's long-term philanthropic priorities.

As a senior member of the Development team, the Director focuses on securing estate commitments and other deferred gifts, generating a minimum of $2 million annually in documented planned gift commitments. The role emphasizes donor education, legacy society stewardship, strategic marketing, and collaboration with development colleagues to integrate planned giving into overall fundraising strategy.

While titled Director of Development, this position does not manage a traditional major gift portfolio. Instead, it serves as the subject-matter expert and primary driver of planned giving strategy, cultivation, and execution across the University.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

A minimum of three years of experience in major gift and annual leadership gift fundraising for higher education or an equivalent.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Advanced degree or professional credential such as CFRE, CAP, or similar
• Experience building or significantly expanding a planned giving program
• Experience in higher education advancement or a complex nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with planned giving marketing platforms and third-party website vendors
• Experience managing legacy societies and structured stewardship programs
• Comfort collaborating with legal, financial, and tax professionals

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

Anticipated Hiring Range: $110,000 - $120,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "Limited 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.

This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 05/11/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

Advertised: Apr 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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