California Polytechnic State University
Associate Director of Development - College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Associate Director of Development - College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science
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Job no:
553537 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 Associate 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; and participate in college based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects and alumni.
Key Qualifications
Manage a personal portfolio of an assigned number of prospective annual and major gift prospects/donors, while maintaining confidentiality. Manage prospect, identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Conduct an assigned number of significant or substantive donor meetings annually. Submit an assigned number of major gift proposals annually.
Develop and implement strategies for the solicitation of leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $24,999) and major gifts ($25,000 - $99,999); determine the appropriate ongoing relationships with prospects/donors; recommend specific purpose and level of gift; identify those who should be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitations; and carry out solicitations, as directed.
In conjunction with input from the Senior Director of Development in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science and the Assistant Vice President in University Development and Alumni Engagement, execute an assigned portion of an annual development plan. Responsible for personal and college metrics and goals that result from the annual development plan.
Under the direction of the CAFES Senior Director of Development, develop written proposals for presentation to leadership annual and major gift donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations; develop gift agreements and confer with appropriate administrative personnel to secure closure of the gift; oversee accounting, gift recording and acknowledgement procedures and reporting; oversee compliance for in‑kind gifts.
Work collaboratively with central University Development & Alumni Engagement partners including, but not limited to, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporation Relations, Foundation Relations, Development Support Services, Trust and Endowments, and Parent Philanthropy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
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 $75,000 - $95,000 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. See our benefits website for additional information.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. 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 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
Supplemental Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Application Data Advertised:
January 02, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
Open Until Filled
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Job no:
553537 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 Associate 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; and participate in college based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects and alumni.
Key Qualifications
Manage a personal portfolio of an assigned number of prospective annual and major gift prospects/donors, while maintaining confidentiality. Manage prospect, identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Conduct an assigned number of significant or substantive donor meetings annually. Submit an assigned number of major gift proposals annually.
Develop and implement strategies for the solicitation of leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $24,999) and major gifts ($25,000 - $99,999); determine the appropriate ongoing relationships with prospects/donors; recommend specific purpose and level of gift; identify those who should be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitations; and carry out solicitations, as directed.
In conjunction with input from the Senior Director of Development in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science and the Assistant Vice President in University Development and Alumni Engagement, execute an assigned portion of an annual development plan. Responsible for personal and college metrics and goals that result from the annual development plan.
Under the direction of the CAFES Senior Director of Development, develop written proposals for presentation to leadership annual and major gift donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations; develop gift agreements and confer with appropriate administrative personnel to secure closure of the gift; oversee accounting, gift recording and acknowledgement procedures and reporting; oversee compliance for in‑kind gifts.
Work collaboratively with central University Development & Alumni Engagement partners including, but not limited to, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Corporation Relations, Foundation Relations, Development Support Services, Trust and Endowments, and Parent Philanthropy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving or other related professional experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
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 $75,000 - $95,000 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. See our benefits website for additional information.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. 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 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
Supplemental Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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. 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Application Data Advertised:
January 02, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close:
Open Until Filled
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