Why California Baptist University
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides private undergraduate and graduate higher education alongside comprehensive student support services, including career guidance, counseling, spiritual life, and athletic programs.
- Cbu offers a multitude of scholarship and grant opportunities to make the cost of attendance more affordable. This includes institutional and private scholarships, from funds with and without donor restrictions, in the form of grants that may be based on…$187.2M spent in FY2024
- California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose and strives to help students understand and engage this purpose by providing a christ-centered educational experience that integrates academic with spiritual and social development opportunities. The University consists…$114.8M spent in FY2024
- Cbu seeks to aid the student body with emotional and physical well-being and provides intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program. Student services include admissions, career guidance, counseling, cultural events, disability services, intercollegiate athletics…$69.2M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenPurpose We are seeking a relationship-driven Development Annual Coordinator to grow and care for a dynamic portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$10,000). This role is essential to building a sustainable funding pipeline by strengthening donor engagement, increasing retention, and advancing qualified donors into the Major Gift pipeline. The ideal candidate is a relational strategist who can balance data-driven decision-making with meaningful donor connections and confidently invite financial partnership. This is a key revenue-generating role supporting a growing development program with a goal of $1.2M+ in annual mid-level revenue.
The Development Annual Coordinator reports directly to the Chief Development Officer. This position plays a critical role in building a thriving donor pipeline, ensuring long-term sustainability, and deepening engagement with supporters. By cultivating meaningful relationships and stewarding generosity, the Development Annual Coordinator directly contributes to expanding the mission and impact of Forest Home. This is an opportunity to build meaningful connections, inspire generosity, and help fuel life changing ministry.
Candidates must fully align with Forest Home’s beliefs, including its view on the authority and accuracy of scripture and its statement of faith and demonstrates a deep passion for advancing Forest Home’s mission: to inspire people to Encounter Jesus, Experience Transformation, and engage the World for Christ.
Key Responsibilities
Mid-level Donor Program ($1,000–$10,000 Giving Level) Primary Objective: Drive qualification, acquisition, retention, and donor advancement to maximize the major gift pipeline and overall revenue growth.
Growth Strategy Grow mid-level donor base to 600 active donors by 2028 Cultivate and engage 190–230 new donors annually Maintain 85%+ donor retention Graduate 50–85 donors annually to Major Gifts Actively manage a dynamic donor portfolio by: Qualifying all current donors Building individualized engagement plans Cultivating and stewarding relationships Removing disengaged donors and replenishing pipeline Convert qualified prospects into $1,000+ donors Upgrade high-capacity donors from the mass donor program Develop a clear and effective major gift referral process Lead and execute a comprehensive annual communication plan (weekly, monthly, spring, fall, and year-end appeals) Core Responsibilities Donor Relationship Management Develop and execute individualized engagement plans for all donors (new, current, lapsed, retained, and those transitioning to major gifts) Conduct discovery conversations to assess donor interest, capacity, and alignment Complete 6–8 meaningful, mission-centered touches per donor annually , including: Phone calls, personalized emails, texts, handwritten notes, birthday messages, Impact storytelling (e.g. videos, camp stories) Tier donors and manage engagement Identify and qualify donors capable of $10K+ gifts monthly Track giving patterns, engagement…
About California Baptist University
From its Form 990- Budget $482.7M · Education
- Staff 4,233 · founded 1954
- Pays its leaders $384K–$2.1M (7 reported)
- Open jobs 32 · Jobs at California Baptist University · Full 990 report