Director of Philanthropic Relations and Stewardship

About the role

Fresno State is seeking a Director of Philanthropic Relations and Stewardship (Administrator II) to implement and maintain the university's philanthropic partner relations and stewardship efforts. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations and Annual Giving and acts as the main liaison to the Office of the President for presidential events and activities. It is a full-time, management-level position in the CSU Management Personnel Plan.

Key responsibilities

• Create and oversee a campus-wide philanthropic partner acknowledgement and recognition plan
• Develop stewardship communications, impact reports and recognition strategies for major and principal gifts
• Oversee scholarship and endowment reporting and collaborate with Foundation leadership on fund analysis, administration and accountability
• Strengthen relationships with alumni and philanthropic partners through stewardship, impact reporting, event planning and execution, and tracking of partner engagement in the alumni/philanthropic partner database
• Work with the Deputy Chief of Staff to align with presidential priorities while keeping responsibility for operational planning and execution

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year regionally accredited institution
• At least four years of progressively responsible leadership experience in philanthropic partner relations, customer service, event management or closely related fields
• Experience managing multiple complex projects with competing deadlines and making independent decisions on confidential matters
• Willingness to travel and to work early mornings, nights and weekends as needed

Preferred qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), database software and spreadsheet programs
• Working knowledge of CSU policies and procedures
• Proficiency with databases, preferably Ellucian Advance
• Higher education experience

Required skills

• Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, email and internet browsers
• Analyzing and interpreting financial data

What we offer

• Anticipated salary range of $85,000 - $92,000 per year
• Medical, dental and vision plans, CalPERS membership, sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays
• Eligibility for the fee waiver education program

Applications close November 29, 2026 and require a resume, a cover letter and three professional references.