Senior Director of Development, CHHS - Search Firm
Job No: 559057
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job Search
Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will,
Time Basis: Full Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
The Senior Director of Development for the College of Health and
Human Services (CHHS) is responsible for securing major gifts of
$25,000+ with a focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal
gifts at $1 million+ in support of the university, with an emphasis
on CHHS.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, this
role partners closely with the college dean and faculty to provide
strategic leadership, increasing both the number and size of major
and principal gifts. The position assesses philanthropic priorities
and aligns them with prospective donors to benefit the college and
university.
The Senior Director serves as the primary development officer,
leading donor identification, prospecting, cultivation,
solicitation, stewardship, and communication for gifts exceeding
$100,000. The Senior Director manages the full donor lifecycle
while building and sustaining strong relationships between the
university and its benefactors, advancing a culture of philanthropy
across major, principal, and planned giving.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000+ with a
focus on gifts above $100,000 including principal gifts at $1
million+ from individuals, corporations and foundations to support
CHHS and university.
Facilitate university-wide collaboration amongst corporate and
foundation donors that support multiple colleges.
Manage strategic volunteer development opportunities for major
gift prospects.
Collaborate with URD (VP and AVP, Development) and the dean of
the College of Health and Human Services to identify college
philanthropic priorities and create successful development
strategies for each one.
Write such materials (e.g., proposals, gift agreements) as are
necessary for the fund-raising tasks.
Department
University Development
Duration of Appointment
This is a regular, at-will position.
Classification
Administrator II
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP
Comp Summary Range for this position is $10,069 - $15,104 per
month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of the solicitation
process within an educational environment and demonstrates a proven
ability to identify, cultivate, and build a pipeline of future
donors. They are skilled in partnering with college leadership to
establish major and principal gift priorities and develop effective
strategies to achieve fundraising success. This individual
possesses excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving
abilities, along with strong oral and written communication skills.
They are effective supervisors, capable of leading and managing a
college development office and its staff, while also working
independently with minimal oversight. A high degree of
self-direction is essential, as they must be able to initiate,
coordinate, and successfully complete tasks with accountability and
efficiency.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus community. Ability to follow all university policies,
procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,
civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and
procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university
experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the
university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of demonstrated successful major
gift fundraising experience including donor identification,
cultivation, and solicitation.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
Licenses / Certificates
• Valid California driver's license required.
Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use
their personal vehicle more than once a month on university
business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course
and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Application Procedures
Another Source has been retained for this search. To ensure your
application is received please apply directly through Another
Source candidate portal by clicking
here.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking
and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects
(10 pounds or less).
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are
subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully
completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past
12 months.
The person holding this position is considered a '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.
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions
that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent.
Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict
of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual
basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and
attend this training every other year thereafter.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 19 September 2026
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