California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
Assistant Dean of Development, College of Architecture and Environmental Design
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant Dean of Development, College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Job Summary
The Assistant Dean of Development will serve as a leading professional in the college to cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations, and corporations for contributions. The incumbent will direct the implementation and coordination of 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 the Dean and other academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments; and participate in college-based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects, and alumni.
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. University Development and Alumni Engagement implements an overall advancement program that includes alumni and parent engagement, community outreach, coordinated fundraising efforts, donor relations, gift processing, trust and endowment management, training and systems support for the donor database, and Cal Poly Foundation support and administration.
Key Qualifications Previous capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated experience in developing and cultivating major gift donor contacts within the development community. Independent management of a large, complex, and successful program with annual and multi‑year goals. Proficiency with prospect management systems, fiscal administration, and volunteer development including the alumni relations database and prospect management systems as organizational tools. Knowledge of the financial structure of donations, including cash, gifts‑in‑kind, stocks, and securities.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience with at least four years being direct fundraising experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Licenses, Certificates, Degrees, Credentials Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by date of hire.
Salary And Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $125,000–$155,000. The offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. 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.
Equal Opportunity This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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The Assistant Dean of Development will serve as a leading professional in the college to cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations, and corporations for contributions. The incumbent will direct the implementation and coordination of 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 the Dean and other academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments; and participate in college-based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects, and alumni.
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. University Development and Alumni Engagement implements an overall advancement program that includes alumni and parent engagement, community outreach, coordinated fundraising efforts, donor relations, gift processing, trust and endowment management, training and systems support for the donor database, and Cal Poly Foundation support and administration.
Key Qualifications Previous capital campaign, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation experience is essential. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated experience in developing and cultivating major gift donor contacts within the development community. Independent management of a large, complex, and successful program with annual and multi‑year goals. Proficiency with prospect management systems, fiscal administration, and volunteer development including the alumni relations database and prospect management systems as organizational tools. Knowledge of the financial structure of donations, including cash, gifts‑in‑kind, stocks, and securities.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, major gifts fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience with at least four years being direct fundraising experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Licenses, Certificates, Degrees, Credentials Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by date of hire.
Salary And Benefits The anticipated hiring range for this role is $125,000–$155,000. The offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. 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.
Equal Opportunity This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, and applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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