Director of Development, College of Health, Cal State University East Bay; East Bay​/Hybrid​/Tel

Director of Development, College of Health, Cal State University East Bay (East Bay / Hybrid / Telecommute Eligible)

Apply for the Director of Development, College of Health at Cal State University East Bay. The role is posted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate).

Job Information
Full Time – Company:
Cal State University East Bay –

Title:

Director of Development, College of Health – Job No: 552834 – Work Type:
Management (MPP) –

Location:

East Bay – Classification:
Administrator II – Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000 per year – Telecommute eligible (subject to management approval).

Cal State East Bay’s beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland, and a significant online presence.

Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities in the California State University system. The university is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented institution with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engagement and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2025. The Office of University Advancement includes departments that maximize philanthropic support, heighten the University’s visibility in the community, and actively engage alumni. The Development team is responsible for securing all levels and types of private support, including annual gifts, major gifts, corporate gifts, and planned gifts. Under the supervision of the Sr.

Director of Major Gifts, the Director of Development will direct development and fundraising activities at the University level and specific to an assigned College (and other Colleges and programs as assigned).

The Director will focus primarily on securing individual major gift support ($25,000+) and, to a lesser degree, facilitate corporate and foundation support. The Director is expected to conduct a minimum of 12 visits per month, requiring extensive travel and attendance at evening and weekend events. The role strategically moves prospects and donors through the major gift fundraising cycle while also building a small pipeline of high‑end Leadership Annual Giving donors.

The Director maintains a portfolio of 100‑150 prospects/donors at various funding stages and collaborates with the dean(s), faculty, and university leaders to implement a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan.

• Manage a portfolio of 120‑150 current and prospective major donor prospects using a discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and retention model.
• Build meaningful relationships with assigned prospects/donors, conducting a minimum of 12 face‑to‑face donor visits per month. Expect 85% of work time to be spent on preparation, communication, travel, and related follow‑up.
• Travel appropriately to meet fundraising objectives.
• Move prospective donors through the cultivation and solicitation cycle with appropriate speed.
• Meet annual Major Gift Officer metrics.
• Collaborate with the VP University Advancement, Sr. Director of Major Gifts, and other campus leaders to identify funding priorities, research feasibility, and develop comprehensive strategies.
• Collaborate with administrators and staff to raise philanthropic support for initiatives such as career success, Renaissance Scholars, Project Rebound, and other priorities.
• Gain understanding of the President’s and Dean’s vision and mission and knowledge of the college’s departments and programs to lead fundraising efforts effectively.
• Develop and implement strategies for the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects/donors to secure major gifts ($25,000+).
• Build a pipeline of high‑end Leadership Annual Giving donors ($5,000‑$24,999).
• Create and implement a comprehensive stewardship plan for donors.
• Facilitate effective communication between assigned…