"Associate Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the Tower Foundation, the Associate Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations assists in the planning and implementation of engagement strategies and initiatives to advance the university's mission, priorities, and interests. This position works to secure philanthropic support for SJSU with annual goals for fundraising and related metrics. The incumbent collaborates with development colleagues to identify promising projects; and helps with the submission, design as needed. This position has dotted line reporting to and receives work direction from the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively partner with CFR Directors to expand corporate giving channels through coordinated outreach strategies
• Manage to annual goals for fundraising outcomes based on established metrics
• Develop and execute sound strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funders
• Initiate contact, execute appropriate and timely actions for solicitation and closure
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Alumni Association, and Development
• Actively manage a prospect/funder portfolio with annual goals for fundraising outcomes based on established metrics
• Work collaboratively with SJSU student organizations, alumni, and companies to increase sponsorship funding opportunities
• Monitor strategic corporate business priorities, corporate social responsibility initiatives, talent needs, existing university partnerships, CFR trends and best practices, then report for ongoing CFR team awareness
• Assist campus departments and colleagues with external stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with stewardship colleagues with donor stewardship efforts particularly pertaining to assigned college/unit/project and help promote a culture of gratitude among internal and external constituents
• Draft correspondence to organizations and external stakeholders
• Gather data and prepare funding briefs and reports in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and implement logistics for meetings, visits, and convenings with funders
• Participate in staff, functional and strategy meetings including prospect review sessions, and attend conferences, seminars, and other development training as feasible and appropriate
• Support administrative functions of corporate and foundation relations and grant administration
• Engage in campus and college activities relevant to the fundraising mission for the University

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Title IX issues
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics
• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and organization skills
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Skillful in successfully managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and under pressure in a dynamic and open environment
• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite and ability to utilize fundraising database programs, and learn new tech platforms for project management
• Ability to be flexible
• Excellent customer service skills and public relations
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising in higher education
• Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward funding prospects
• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience
• One year of higher education, alumni engagement, development, or not for profit experience
• Experience working independently and as part of team

Preferred Qualifications

• SJSU Alum
• Excellent written communication skills
• Higher Education fundraising or similar alumni or development experience
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and best practice

Compensation

Classification: Administrator I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,350/month - $7,668/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,135/month - $12,288/month
The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San José State University 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.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: August 18, 2025 through September 2, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252