Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Development (AVP), with additional work direction often from the Senior Development Officer or other members of the University Advancement leadership team, the Annual Giving and Stewardship Analyst performs technical and analytical duties to ensure that donors experience high quality interactions with Sonoma State that encourage long-term engagement and investment in the university. The incumbent supports the implementation of year-round annual giving programs that include electronic and print media, donor recognition and stewardship, on-going communications and continued cultivation of current, lapsed and newly identified donor prospects to enhance their relationship with the university and to increase the likelihood of continued contributions. The incumbent coordinates the parent and family programs from a donor perspective and collaborates with campus partners to ensure its success. Contacts involve integration with all levels inside and outside the university, and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Key Qualifications

This position requires an equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in marketing, fundraising or a related field. 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. This position requires the ability to perform specialized functions involving the analysis, interpretation, integration, compilation, application, and presentation of complex data and information and the subsequent development of policies and procedures from a future-oriented and broad perspective. This position requires the ability to provide a high-level of customer service to various internal and external audiences. Advanced proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software preferred. Knowledge of Google Suite and PeopleSoft preferred. Must possess an excellent foundation of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Preferred experience or working knowledge with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Anthology, or similar related databases.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment will not exceed Step 5, $5,709 a month. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $5,274 - $7,684 per month (step 1 - step 20).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community. 

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon 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.

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

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu.