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Director of Development - Orfalea College of Business

Opt For Healthy Living, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403


Director of Development - Orfalea College of Business

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544939 Work type:

Management (MPP) Location:

San Luis Obispo Categories:

MPP, At-Will, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Job Summary The role of the University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) Division is to foster strong relationships with external partners while enhancing support for Cal Poly. The Director of Development will serve as a professional in the college to cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations, and corporations for contributions. The incumbent will participate in a comprehensive college-based development program by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts; understand and comply with the policies, procedures, and best practices established by University Development; foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments. Department Summary The role of the University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) Division is to foster strong relationships with external partners while enhancing support for Cal Poly. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at Cal Poly and UDAE is committed to a continuous process of learning and updating practices to support systemic evolution toward equity, diversity, and inclusion for our team and constituents. Key Qualifications Previous capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience. Experience and success in major gifts fundraising, marketing, planned giving, or other related professional field, preferably in a university setting or other fast-paced and dynamic environment. Experience in developing and cultivating major gift donor contacts within the development community. Knowledge of the financial structure of donations, to include cash, gifts-in-kind, stocks, and securities. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience with two years being direct fundraising experience. A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Salary and Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $89,250 - $122,850 Per Year. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action. Diversity Statement At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code.

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