Annual Giving Associate
Sacramento, CA - USA
Job Summary
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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 257 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 Universitys 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:$5274 per month ($63288 annually Step 1) - $5488 ($65856 annually Step 3)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5274 per month ($63288 annually Step 1) -$7684 per month ($92208 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
Equivalent to a bachelors 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
RequiredQualifications
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.
PreferredQualifications
- Bachelors 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 Californias 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 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias 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.
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 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 Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at 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 ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .
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 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits 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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