Vice President for University Advancement

Vice President for University Advancement

The Vice President for University Advancement provides executive level leadership for all aspects of the University’s comprehensive fundraising program, alumni relations program, government and community relations, several premier university events, advancement operations and oversight of the University’s endowment through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation.

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.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for University Advancement serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and President’s Advisory Board and participates in all aspects of institution-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the University.

The Vice President for University Advancement has responsibility for senior level leadership overseeing all areas of Advancement, including developing and overseeing new fundraising programs. Manages a personal portfolio of major donors and develops and implements plans for cultivation and solicitation in collaboration with academic leaders and campus development officers.

Essential Qualifications :

• At least ten years of significant experience in development as a sophisticated, seasoned professional; additional experience in a leadership role in a major capital campaign would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated success in designing and leading a comprehensive development, advancement and alumni relations program, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to garner internal and external support for annual giving, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and major gift fundraising.
• Ability to select, train, supervise, inspire and lead a professional advancement team in a large complex organization.
• Solid track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts and the ability to match the needs and objectives of prospective donors with the fundraising goals of the University.
• High-level communication skills to express the University’s mission and advancement objectives to varied audiences, including potential donors, community members, alumni and campus constituency.
• Demonstrated skill to work as a member of a senior institutional management team with strong capabilities in planning, organizing and managing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the University leadership and with external partners at the individual and organizational level.
• Demonstrated ability and a commitment to working with senior University leaders at an institution where shared governance is highly valued.
• Ability to organize and motivate faculty, staff and key volunteers to participate effectively in fundraising and alumni related activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the use of information technology to achieve advancement goals.
• Well developed sense of the importance of alumni relations to the University and the role an alumni relations department plays in overall advancement.
• A demonstrated understanding of the role of University Advancement in the context of California.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

The University is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

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