Cleveland State University
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and implement fundraising plans to maximize annual giving dollars and participation.
- Report to the Director of Annual Giving within the University Advancement department.
- Require proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Urban Studies, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields.
- Minimum of three years' experience in fundraising or a related field is required.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management or Business Administration, CRM experience, and background in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
- Strong skills in project management, communication, public speaking, and relationship building are essential.
- Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Ability to occasionally travel and work weekends as needed.
- Work involves supporting fundraising strategies including direct mail, phonathon, and personal solicitation programs.
Assistant Director of Annual Giving Full Description
Posting Category | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade | 08
Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | University Advancement, VP
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Annual Giving will be reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving will be expected to develop and implement plans, new projects and resources to maximize and increase dollars and participation to the CSU Annual Giving Program.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Urban Studies, Communications, Public Relations or related studied Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising or a related field
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management or Business Administration Experience working with CRMs Experience in higher education, nonprofits, fundraising or marketing Experience working with high net wealth individuals and/or volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Knowledge of the principles and practices of higher education development and fundraising with an understanding of individual giving programs, and detailed understanding of annual fundraising programs, such as direct mail, phonathon and personal solicitation programs Proficient in written and verbal communication skills, the ability to make effective presentations, have strong public speaking skills, develop and drive change and effectively communicate change. Strong organizational and excellent interpersonal skills and have a “Customer Focus” attitude and delivery. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed and forward-thinking. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, analysis, follow-through, influence and persuasion. The ability to function as systems thinker and be solution minded with a global perspective. Detailed oriented and capable of managing large amounts of data, maintain detailed comprehensive records, analyze and organize information, have effective project and time management skills and be well organized. Ability to successfully perform general math calculations and have strong calculation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to travel occasionally and work occasional weekends
Requisition Number | PT0703697S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Typically, Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 am- 5:00 pm.
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 09/19/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 09/26/2025
Tentative Start Date |
- * Do you have a bachelor’s Degree in Business, Urban Studies, Communications, Public Relations or related studies?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have four (4) years of experience in fundraising or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have lead/ supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
- If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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