Director of Development for Business

San Jose State University • San Jose, California • Posted July 07, 2026

About the Role

Key Responsibilities



  • Manage an assigned prospect portfolio of key individuals supporting university fundraising priorities

  • Coordinate with Prospect Research Team to expand and enhance a prospect pipeline that aligns with university and campaign priorities

  • Actively manage a prospect / donor portfolio with annual goals for personal visits and fundraising outcomes based on established metrics

  • Develop and execute sound strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects/donors – initiate contact, develop appropriate cultivation plans, and move individuals in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure

  • Present and regularly review top prospect strategies and immediate supervisor and other key team members as appropriate

  • Work collaboratively with the leadership of colleges, key university administrators and other stakeholders, offering them counsel on...