Director of Development, Academic Initiatives

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Responsibilities

The Director of Development identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gifts, oversees fundraising events, and collaborates closely with campus leadership to advance philanthropy and equity initiatives. The Director ensures effective communication and adherence to best practices in data and prospect management.

• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Oversees and organizes special cultivation and fundraising events.
• Fosters a culture of inclusive philanthropy among staff and volunteers.
• Maintains a culture of communication within the university, Advancement division, donors and volunteers.
• Ensures best practices and procedures are followed related to data management and prospect management.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

General Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

Advertised : Nov 21 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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