1. Leslie L. Schibsted
630 Stilson Canyon Road
Chico, CA 95928
530.521.4037
schibsted1529@comcast.net
Career Summary
Leslie Schibsted is a fundraising professional with a proven track record that spans sixteen
years, including six years in higher education and ten years in campaign consulting with
nonprofits across the country.
Employment History
2006 – Present California State University, Chico, Chico, CA
Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico has provided
generations of students with unique educational experiences built upon
an inclusive learning community of faculty, staff, and students who live,
work, and study within a residential Northern California setting. Today,
CSU, Chico is a comprehensive university serving the local region and the
state, through instruction, research, and public service.
2011 - Present Director of Advancement, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Major Responsibilities:
Direct reporting responsibility to the Office of University
Advancement with dotted-line reporting responsibility to the
Dean.
Major gift fundraising in support of major/capital gifts ($25,000 or
more) and, secondarily, in support of annual leadership gifts
($1,000 or more).
Develop and steward scholarship funds, including annual BSS
Scholarship Celebration connecting scholarship donors with
student recipients.
Develop annual fund appeals for programs reflecting the college’s
strategic development plan.
Develop and manage advancement budget, staff and volunteers.
Accomplishments:
Raised $1.19M in FY 10-11 in current and deferred support for the
college.
Developed college priorities with dean for planned capital
campaign, totaling $28.7M.

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Established five named, endowed scholarships benefitting majors
in the college, increasing annual scholarship amount awarded to
over $40,000.
Raised $30,000 in support of the 2011 California Indian
Conference, including grants, sponsors, and donations.
Held significant leadership roles in Capital Alumni Luncheon,
Distinguished Alumni Program, Museum of Anthropology, Political
Science Faculty Forum, Town Hall Meeting, the BSS Faculty
Colloquium, the BSS Student Symposium and the Dean’s Executive
Council.
Served on hiring committees for three critical University
Advancement hires.
2006 – 2011 Director of Advancement, College of Natural Sciences
Major Responsibilities:
Direct reporting responsibility to the Dean and the Office of
University Advancement.
Major gift fundraising in support of major/capital gifts ($25,000 or
more) and, secondarily, in support of annual leadership gifts
($1,000 or more).
Develop and steward scholarship funds.
Develop annual fund appeals for programs reflecting the college’s
strategic development plan.
Develop and manage advancement budget, staff and volunteers.
Accomplishments:
Consistently raised $1M or more annually in support of the
college.
Successfully completed a multi-year capital campaign in support
of the Gateway Science Museum, which opened in February 2010.
Secured over $50,000 annually in scholarship support, resulting in
over $100,000 in scholarship funds awarded to majors in the
college.
Held significant leadership roles in Gateway Science Museum, Jack
Rawlins Environmental Professorship Advisory Board, Natural
Sciences Advisory Board, Floyd L. English Natural Sciences
Scholarship Program, Candles in the Canyon (benefitting the Big
Chico Creek Ecological Reserve), and the Dean’s Executive Team.
Recipient of CASE District VII 2009 Gold Award - Fundraising
Campaign for Gateway Science Museum

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1996 – 2006 The FOCUS Group, LLC, Austin, TX
Since 1982, The FOCUS Group has served nonprofits in raising capital and
cultivating major donors, through the development of marketing
strategies, leadership principles, and capital campaign management tools
to help clients reach their goals ahead of schedule and below budget.
2000 – 2006 Vice President and Senior Consultant
1996 – 2000 Senior Consultant
Major Responsibilities:
Develop, plan and execute capital campaign feasibility studies for
clients, with campaigns ranging in size from $1M to $20M.
Provide fund raising counsel to non-profit clients in a variety of
settings, including capital campaign counsel, and in particular major
donor strategies, annual fund and capital campaign workshops, and
foundation strategies, including research and grant writing.
Conceptualize, write and produce campaign case statements.
Prepare and present proposals to provide services to prospective
clients around the country.
Accomplishments:
Provided fund raising counsel for projects totaling over $500M to
over 60 non-profit organizations nationwide.
Primary consultant in organizing, writing and producing 70+ page
feasibility study reports.
Specialized in marketing strategies, including campaign positioning
and the development of over 70 case statements for annual funds
and capital campaigns.
Managed support staff in activities related to feasibility study
implementation.
1996 The Natural Choice, San Mateo, CA
Marketing Director
1993 – 1995 Bailard, Biehl and Kaiser, San Mateo, CA
Head Trader and Investment Administrator
1989 – 1991 Gillespie Advertising, Princeton, NJ
Account Manager
1988 Triad Systems Corporation, Livermore, CA
Consultant
1986 – 1987 Bailard, Biehl and Kaiser, San Mateo, CA
Investment Administrator

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Education
2008 – 2010 California State University, Chico
MA, Education – Leadership and Development in Education
With Distinction, May 2010
1982 – 1986 University of California, Berkeley
BS, Business Administration – Marketing
May 1986
Professional Activities/Development
2006 – Present Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
Member
March 2012 Developed and Presented Lecture, Fundraising 101
Museum Studies – ANTH 405
April 2011 College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Grant Writing Forum
Presenter and Panelist
March 2011 CASE District VII Conference
Los Angeles, CA
December 2006 CASE District VII Conference
Los Angeles, CA
July 2006 Relationship Building Workshop by Stelter Company
Denver, CO
Volunteer Activities
1999 – Present California Alumni Association, The Leadership Award, Chico, CA
District 14 Interview Committee
Chair (2011 – Present)
Member (1999 – 2010)
Annually serve on, and now chair of, the District 14 interview committee
to select recipients for the prestigious Leadership Award offered to
incoming freshman by the CAA.
2000 – Present California Alumni Association, Berkeley, CA
Lifetime Member

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2010 – Present Annual College Day Presentation, Citrus Elementary School, Chico CA
Team Leader
Developed and present annually a comprehensive discussion about
college to fifth and sixth grade students at a local elementary school that
is a Title 1 campus.
2005 A Legacy to Honor Capital Campaign, Bidwell Presbyterian Church, Chico, CA
Communications Director
Managed all communication strategies and materials for a successful
$2.7M capital campaign.
2005 – Present National Charity League, Chico, CA
Member
Strengthens the mother-daughter relationship in a philanthropic
organization committed to community service, leadership development
and cultural experiences.
1999 – Present PEO, Chapter DS, Chico, CA
Member
A philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of
women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and
stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their
highest aspirations.
1994 – 1997 Burlingame Mother’s Club, Burlingame, CA
President (1996 – 1997)
Vice President (1995 – 1996)
Community Service (1994 – 1995)
Provides mothers of children from birth through age five with support,
information, friendship, and community.
Personal
Married to Rev. Dr. Steven D. Schibsted (Head of Staff, Bidwell Presbyterian Church), with two
children, 20 and 16.