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Fundraising Associate, DNCBE

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice.

You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Fundraising Associate, DNCBE supports fundraising operations through donor stewardship, prospect research, portfolio analysis, communications, event coordination, and administrative support while maintaining development records, monitoring budgets, coordinating travel and meetings, and advancing engagement initiatives that strengthen philanthropic relationships.

• Collaborates with three fundraisers and the Executive Director, identifies and implements effective donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to support faculty, department chairs, and the University Advancement team.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis of donor portfolios to support data-driven stewardship strategies aligned with donor giving levels and engagement history; gathers, reviews, and analyzes information, and provides recommendations.
• Performs prospect research and data segmentation to identify, qualify, and prioritize prospective donors, generating targeted prospect lists and analytical insights to support fundraising strategy and campaign initiatives.
• Maintains and tracks scholarship information and funds, including overseeing and updating gift agreements and working with departments to maintain compliance with gift agreements.
• Assists with planning and implementation of College events ranging from conferences, commencement celebrations, lectures, donor recognition events, special alumni gatherings, and community programs; monitors timelines, provides updates, and reports for multiple events, projects, and fundraising campaigns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills to evaluate donor, alumni, and fundraising data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Communicates effectively with donors, campus partners, and external stakeholders through professional written and verbal communication.
• Organizes multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Applies sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential donor and institutional information.
• Utilizes fundraising databases, Microsoft Office applications, and enterprise systems to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Builds collaborative relationships while providing exceptional customer service and supporting fundraising and engagement initiatives.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification:
  Code 0512 / Advancement Professional II / Grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $5274 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $5274 - $7684 per month.
• HOURS:
  
  Full Time; 40 hours per week;
  Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

General Information

• Applications received through September 4, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge…