The University is being assisted by Isaacson, Miller. Applications and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to:
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/california-state-university-monterey-bay/vice-president-university-advancement
Classification: Administrator IV
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
The anticipated compensation range for this role is $240K-$250K
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
ABOUT CSUMB
California State University, Monterey Bay
Founded in 1994, Cal State Monterey Bay is one of the youngest CSU campuses. Situated on the former Fort Ord military base, Cal State Monterey Bay serves over 7,500 students – over 87 percent of whom are undergraduates – and is home to over 30,000 alumni around the globe. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a top 15 regional university in the West, top 10 in public regional universities, and second in social upward mobility in the West, CSUMB’s mission aims to prepare students to contribute responsibly to California and the global community by providing transformative learning experiences in an inclusive environment. Since its founding, CSUMB has uniquely become one of the most residential campuses in the CSU system with over fifty-two percent of students living on campus. Its diverse student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing degrees in 25 undergraduate and nine graduate majors across six academic colleges:
This year, the university celebrates its 30th anniversary and continues to build on the grassroots support and advocacy of local educators and community members for investment toward the region’s future scholars and economic potential. Cal State Monterey Bay is academically known for strengths in marine science, leveraging a long-term partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and programs in health sciences, engineering, agricultural science, and hospitality management, reflecting the region’s developing industries.
Although Cal State Monterey Bay serves students across the entire state of California and beyond, 38 percent of its undergraduates come from Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, which reflects its commitment to serving the local community. The university has been federally designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and an Hispanic-serving institution and prides itself on making higher education accessible to traditionally underserved and low-income populations. As much as 72 percent of CSUMB’s students receive some form of financial aid, and over 50 percent of students identify as first generation and as members of an underrepresented population. In terms of student body diversity, as of Fall 2023, enrolled students identified as approximately: 46 percent Latine, 29 percent White; nine percent Asian American; three percent Black; two percent Native American and Pacific Islander; eight percent two or more races; and three percent Unknown. During this same period, over 61 percent of students identified as female, and 39 percent identified as male. Students participate in over 105 active student clubs and organizations that represent a diverse body of interests, values, and fields of study.
Cal State Monterey Bay is committed to the success of its student-athletes within the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and the NCAA Division II. The Cal State Monterey Bay Otters compete in 14 intercollegiate varsity sports: men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, and water polo. To these ends, philanthropic investments for student support within scholarships and athletics are strong opportunities of interest.
Explore California State University, Monterey Bay here: https://csumb.edu/.
Philanthropy and Finances
All CSU campuses have two main funding sources: the state General Fund and student tuition and fees. State funding now covers slightly more than half of the CSU’s operating costs, with tuition and fees making up for the remainder. Auxiliaries and philanthropic support generate additional revenue needed for essential services that supplement state-supported activities. Cal State Monterey Bay’s operating budget was $78.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. In the same year, its endowment was valued at over $49 million, and the university raises an average of $10 million in annual philanthropic revenue. Serving its core mission to provide a transformative education, future fundraising priorities will be shaped around and in support of areas outlined in the strategic plan, including, but not limited to, strengthened academic programs; improved facilities, classrooms, and laboratories; and enhanced faculty support alongside four college-naming opportunities.
Foundation of CSUMB
The Foundation of CSUMB (Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) auxiliary organization established to advise, govern, and oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Foundation of California State University, Monterey Bay to support the organization’s mission and needs. The foundation board is comprised of 15 dedicated community leaders across business, academia, finance, healthcare, and civic government committed to the university and advancing its mission. The vice president for university advancement serves as the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer and primary steward to the board.
The Division of University Advancement
Cal State Monterey Bay’s University Advancement division includes more than 10 full-time staff, encompassing development (including individual, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving), alumni relations, advancement services, and administrative staff. In December 2020, Cal State Monterey Bay concluded its first-ever comprehensive campaign, Vision 20/20: The Campaign for Monterey Bay, and successfully surpassed its original $100 million goal.
For more information about University Advancement, visit https://csumb.edu/giving/.
Vice President for University Advancement
Reporting to the president, the vice president for university advancement (VP) provides vision, inspiration, leadership, planning, and management for University Advancement (UA) in support of the institutional mission and priorities articulated in the university's strategic and master plan. The VP has central responsibility for University Advancement, coordinating fundraising and alumni relations initiatives with administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to make successful and lasting contributions to institutional success in support of the university's academic mission and student focus. The VP’s primary objective is to obtain financial, community, alumni, and public support for the university and ensure strategies are effectively implemented for the benefit of the university as a whole. The VP will lead and support the UA team and all advancement-related activities to ensure accountability for these programs based on best practices of peer and aspirant institutions.
As an involved leader in the community, the VP will model by example and manage a personal portfolio of top-tier prospects as well as participate on community boards and other not-for-profit organizations to ensure long-term relationships between the university and its philanthropic supporters. The VP partners with the president in advancement activities, managing engagement at the highest level with prospects. The VP will also lead efforts to build volunteer and philanthropic leadership for the institution and support Board members and other volunteers leaders in their coordinated fundraising efforts, especially as the university prepares for an upcoming campaign. This individual also collaborates with colleagues in the California State University system to support local and system-wide advancement endeavors. In addition, the VP assures that alumni relations programs and activities foster deep and broad engagement with and pride in their alma mater and, in turn, support and grow alumni donor participation.
As a member of the president’s cabinet, the VP participates in strategic planning, policy formulation, budgetary decisions, and problem solving and offers advice and counsel on the implications of institutional decisions, while also working closely with the foundation and alumni advisory board, deans, and faculty. This individual also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the CSUMB Foundation Board of Directors, which has oversight responsibility for the university’s endowment, and will establish mechanisms for receipt and stewardship of gifts to the university.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful VP will be a community-focused, collaborative, and innovative leader with a record of supporting a diverse student and alumni body. The successful candidate will possess many of the following professional qualifications and personal qualities:
- A deep appreciation and passion for the mission and aspirations of Cal State Monterey Bay, as well as the ability to articulate its uniqueness, importance, and relevance to all constituencies.
- Successful record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual and institutional philanthropic partners at high six-, seven-, and potentially eight- figure levels.
- Superior strategist with a holistic understanding of all aspects of advancement, alumni engagement vehicles, volunteer/board management, campaign management, and philanthropic partner relations.
- The ability to inspire philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Proven success building or expanding a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising enterprise and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
- A transparent, collaborative leadership style with superb decision-making and follow-up skills.
- Comprehensive financial background with technical skills in budgetary management and financial and strategic planning.
- Commitment to working in a team environment with shared goals; sound judgment and integrity; willingness to try new approaches and take appropriate risks; and a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the mission and objectives of the institution.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of educational, cultural, and social backgrounds; respect and appreciation for each individual.
- The intellectual depth, maturity, and confidence to establish credibility and garner the trust of volunteers, philanthropic partners, senior leaders, academic partners, colleagues, and staff.
- Excellent listener; clear, crisp, and compelling written and verbal communication; effective, engaging, and inspiring in public presentations.
- A keen eye for operational efficiency and optimal use of resources; the ability to develop, monitor, and effectively manage a budget.
- A sense of humor, a humble approach, and a level of comfort with ambiguity; an outgoing and positive personality.
- Willing and able to travel and work evenings and weekends, as needed, to meet philanthropic partners or otherwise represent the university.
Education and Experience
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible fundraising and managerial experience in development (including individual, corporate and foundation relations, deferred giving, grant development and annual programs, and a thorough understanding of gift management and stewardship), preferably within higher education.
- Significant experience planning and executing a successful comprehensive fundraising campaign.
- The ability to provide leadership in the use of technology and information systems to support all related development activities, including donor research and administration. Familiarity with new technologies, metrics, data analytics, electronic communication, social networking vehicles, and other innovations that can streamline and enhance the effectiveness of the advancement process.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite required. Raiser’s Edge, PeopleSoft Finance and PeopleSoft Human Resources, and other Enterprise Resource Planning application experience highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; advanced degree preferred.
Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations
Rachel Ellenport is leading this search with Christina Garrison and Megan Gorman. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. To apply, nominate, or inquire about the opportunity, please visit our website by clicking here.
Cal State Monterey Bay is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
To learn more about the California State University system, visit www.calstate.edu.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailinghumanresources@csumb.edu. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/.
CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.