Annual Giving Associate

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Working Title: Annual Giving Associate

Classification Title: Advancement Professional II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, June 28, 2026

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

The Annual Giving Associate performs project coordination, operational, and programmatic work in support of the University’s annual giving efforts. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving (AVP), this position executes and coordinates annual giving activities in collaboration with the Senior Annual Giving Officer, the Leadership Annual Giving Development Officer, and Athletics Annual Giving.

The Annual Giving Associate focuses on campaign coordination, data management and reporting, donor stewardship, and operational execution to ensure the successful implementation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities. The role produces solicitation materials, manages campaign workflows, maintains data and reporting systems, and coordinates donor communications and engagement efforts in accordance with established procedures, policies, and institutional guidelines. This position works independently on day-to-day assignments while following established practices and does not develop fundraising strategy but instead implements and supports strategies developed by senior advancement staff.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,274 per month ($63,288 annually, Step 1) - $5,488 ($65,856 annually, Step 3)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,274 per month ($63,288 annually, Step 1) - $7,684 per month ($92,208 annually, Step 20)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base : Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Work hours may vary depending on department needs.

Department Information

At Sacramento State, University Advancement collaborates closely with faculty, staff, alums, and communities nationwide to support and elevate key projectsand initiatives. Whether enhancing access to higher education or establishing innovation centers on campus, we're dedicated to empowering the nextgeneration and fostering meaningful progress.

https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/

Minimum 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

Required Qualifications

Experience
Demonstrated experience in administrative, communications, project coordination, or customer service roles, preferably in a nonprofit, academic, or mission-driven environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track details, and meet established deadlines with accuracy and consistency. Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and manage operational workflows, including establishing schedules, maintaining records, tracking progress, and executing program or project logistics. Analytical skills to review data, identify discrepancies, organize information, and produce routine reports to support operational and program needs. Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce routine correspondence, acknowledgements, and administrative materials, and to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism. Ability to follow detailed guidelines, procedures, and instructions, while working independently on day-to-day assignments and ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and practices. Proficiency with standard office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendaring systems, and the ability to learn and use advancement or database systems. General knowledge of fundraising, advancement, nonprofit, or donor engagement concepts, including annual giving and donor stewardship, or the ability to develop this knowledge on the job. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
Work Schedule Requirements:
Ability to perform evening and weekend responsibilities, with notice. Ability to work in-person on campus
Condition of Employment:

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Exposure to fundraising, advancement, marketing, or donor communications through employment, internships, or volunteer experience. Experience with a constituent/customer database or CRM. Event planning experience

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution . The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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Advertised: Jun 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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