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Chief Development Officer - Cal Poly
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Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, 91678, USA
Listed on 2025-05-21
Listing for:
Another Source
Full Time
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Listed on 2025-05-21
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General Business, General Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Another Source’s client, Cal Poly Pomona is recruiting a Chief Development Officer to join their University Advancement team in Pomona, CA.
Cal Poly Pomona is located on a historic 1,400-acre campus nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, the university has offered a unique education steeped in experiential learning.
With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the University is well-known for its Become-By-Doing philosophy.
About University Advancement
The Division of University Advancement at Cal Poly Pomona plays a vital role in strengthening the university’s reputation and securing private support. Through meaningful engagement with alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, and the broader community, the division cultivates partnerships that advance the university’s mission and long-term success.
University Advancement encompasses several key functions:
- Advancement Services: Oversees alumni and donor records, prospect research, gift processing, and data analytics.
- Development: Includes college and program development, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate/foundation relations.
- Alumni and External Relations: Engages alumni, students, and the community through outreach and events—including university-wide celebrations like commencement.
- Government and Community Relations: Serves as the liaison to local, state, and federal officials, positioning the university as a regional and statewide leader.
Salary range: The salary for this position will be $175,000 - $210,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the role:
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for University Development and Chief Development Officer serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President for University Advancement and a key architect of Cal Poly Pomona's philanthropic future. As the university enters a pivotal chapter of growth and possibility, the AVP will lead, manage, and inspire a dynamic team of fundraising professionals across its colleges and central development (corporate and foundation relations, planned giving and annual giving), cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and bold vision.
In this inaugural role, the AVP will directly oversee units and functions within College and Program Development and Central Development and serve as a key liaison to the Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation. This leader will shape and execute strategic fundraising plans that elevate private support, with oversight spanning major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, annual and planned giving, donor relations, and prospect development.
Beyond oversight of development staff and a portfolio of top prospects, the AVP will act as a chief collaborator, bringing together academic leadership, advancement staff, and university partners to align philanthropic investment with institutional priorities. This role also anchors cross-functional collaboration with Advancement Operations, Alumni Relations, and Government and Community Relations.
How you will spend your time:
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as a strategic leader to strengthen the culture of philanthropy at Cal Poly Pomona, and advance a culture of performance excellence within University Advancement.
- Leverage inclusive storytelling and strong communication skills to articulate Cal Poly Pomona’s mission, vision, and values in ways that resonate with diverse audiences and inspire philanthropic engagement across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Oversee college and unit-based Directors of Development and…
Position Requirements
Bachelor,
5+ Years
work experience What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Five (5) years of professional experience as a seasoned performance-driven senior development officer of a higher education or nonprofit institution which may include major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns.
- Five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective team builder with a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and partnership with the internal and external community.
- Proven ability to cultivate positive working relationships across cultural, functional, and organizational lines.
- Proven success in major gift fundraising, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee major gift programs and stewardship efforts with creativity and accountability.
- Master’s degree from an accredited university
- 5-8 years of management or supervisory experience with major gift program with performance-driven metrics and accountability.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to build a philanthropic community that reflects CPP's values; intentionally connect philanthropic efforts and interests with diverse community needs.
Additional Information / Benefits
Application Details:
Another Source is assisting Cal Poly Pomona in this search. To be fully considered and apply, please visit Another Source’s website at: https://ca
Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with Senior Talent Strategist:
Dayna Brown at
The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit complete application materials by June 18, 2025.
A complete application package will include:
Another Source is assisting Cal Poly Pomona in this search. To be fully considered and apply, please visit Another Source’s website at: https://ca
Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with Senior Talent Strategist:
Dayna Brown at
The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit complete application materials by June 18, 2025.
A complete application package will include:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements;
- A current CV/resume;
- Contact information for at least three (3) professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidate’s working relationship with each. References will be contacted with candidate’s approval at a later stage in the search process.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Another Source
Contact Phone: 2062418906
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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