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Job description
Job Title
Senior Director of Planned Giving (Administrator II)
Classification
Administrator II
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Salary Range
$5,053 - $16,221 per month (Hiring range depending on qualifications; not anticipated to exceed $11,500 - $14,100 per month)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
Overview
Why CSUF: California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia.
Department
The Department of College and Program Development within the Division of University Advancement generates financial support for Cal State Fullerton, benefiting each of the eight colleges, Student Affairs, Titan Athletics, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and the Pollak Library.
Responsibilities
Report to the Assistant Vice President for College and Program Development.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving donors for the university.
Manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects, conceptualizing, planning, and implementing a growing planned giving fundraising program that generates private support from individuals for campus‑wide programs.
Provide reporting and valuation support, and work with donors' attorneys, accountants, and other agents to establish gift agreements and transfer gifts when they mature.
Manage the Ontiveros Legacy Society and related stewardship activity.
Collaborate with volunteers, other development and advancement staff, and university representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for university‑wide priorities.
Enlist the involvement of faculty, campus executives, and alumni in expanding individual support for the university.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of five years of successful major and planned giving experience, with a proven track record of securing gifts of at least $500,000.
Ability to work effectively with advancement staff in devising, analyzing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating development programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of the higher education environment and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Willingness to travel.
Proficiency in the use of general office equipment, Windows‑based PCs, administrative computing systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant software.
Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) certification is required.
Thorough knowledge of legal, tax, and related aspects of planned giving vehicles.
Demonstrated development experience within higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
7–10 years of successful major and planned giving experience.
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) certificate.
Valid California driver’s license.
Benefits at a Glance
Health plans including prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
Retirement plan through CalPERS
Tuition waiver for employees and dependents (if eligible)
FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
Employee Assistance Programs
15 paid holidays
Inclusive Leadership Statement
Applicants are required to submit an inclusive leadership statement addressing: what inclusive leadership means to them; experiences working with individuals from different perspectives; and how issues of inclusivity have impacted them personally or professionally.
Special Working Conditions
Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Completion of CSU‑sponsored ethics online training within 30 days of appointment and at least once every two calendar years.
Limited mandated reporter; must comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.
Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act; requires CSA training.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
California State University, Fullerton is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. The university provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Additional Information
Cal State Fullerton is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth.
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Worksite address
fullerton, CA, 92632, US
Who can apply
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