Director of Development

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven team and help fuel the next chapter of impact in one of Southern California’s most dynamic communities.

If you’re driven by purpose, energized by collaboration, and inspired by the power of education to transform lives and communities, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change in a college, making a difference every day.

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at Cal State Fullerton is a vibrant, interdisciplinary college committed to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and communities. With more than 7,000 students across fields like public health, kinesiology, social work, nursing, child and adolescent studies, and counseling, HHD graduates are the frontline professionals who shape healthier, more equitable futures.

The college is deeply engaged in the region, with strong community and clinical partnerships, high-impact research, and programs that address critical social issues, from health disparities and aging to mental health and early childhood development. With a strong culture of student success and excellence, HHD offers a powerful platform for fundraising professionals to connect philanthropic support with life-changing outcomes.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for College and Program Development and partnering with the Dean of the College of Health and Human Development (HHD), the Director of Development plays a pivotal role at Cal State Fullerton. The Director of Development works under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for College and Program Development to support fundraising activities that are consistent with the priorities of the Vice President for University Advancement and Dean of the College.

Identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors, including corporate and foundation leaders, supporters, alumni, parents, faculty, and emeritus. The Director of Development will focus on key components of individual and corporate giving, strategic fundraising plans, and prospect management responsibilities. As a frontline major gift officer, the Director of Development will manage all aspects of the donor life cycle, while also providing counsel and expertise to faculty and programs in the College of HHD.

With a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects, this leader will champion a culture of philanthropy while collaborating with university partners across disciplines, in corporate and foundation relations and sponsored programs to align private and public support for long-term impact. Other duties assigned.

Major Gift Fundraising

• Identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors.
• Manage a portfolio of major giving prospects for the College, focusing on soliciting major gifts, presenting proposals, and strengthening the donor pipeline.
• Facilitate interaction with major gift prospects with the President, Dean, Vice President of University Advancement, senior administrators, division chairs, and faculty.
• Identify and qualify prospective…