Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts (2 Vacancies)
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expStanford Engineering is a leader in innovation, seeking an Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts to raise private funds through personal connections. The role focuses on identifying and cultivating relationships with major donors to support the School of Engineering's fundraising goals.
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Responsibilities
Play a vital role in overall fundraising efforts for the School of Engineering
Lead a wide range of fundraising activities, including providing stewardship, identifying new prospective donors and volunteers, and maintaining an active schedule of contacts (10-15 significant contacts per month)
Work with staff, including infrastructure partners, to advance university relationships and solicitations, work with key prospects and donors to identify development opportunities within the school/unit, and devise strategies for involving and soliciting external constituencies
Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies for development projects and/or specific donor populations or geographic regions. Occasional regional travel may be expected
Manage an active portfolio, and track solicitation assignments and progress. Work with a portfolio of 150-180 assigned prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support
Develop and strengthen ongoing relationships with Engineering alumni and friends through personal visits and meaningful contacts, that will lead to gifts in the School of Engineering in the $250,000 - $9,999,999 range
Enhance relationships between current and prospective major donors and the School of Engineering’s faculty, students, dean, staff and key volunteers
Prioritize prospects, prepare background information, coordinate stewardship, and manage the fundraising cycle with assigned individuals
Work closely with development colleagues in the Office of Development and other schools and units to coordinate prospect strategies and align program goals with the overall giving goals of the university’s development organization
Maintain an active, current body of knowledge relative to Stanford Engineering and the university, including becoming acquainted with faculty, staff, and students who can be instrumental in advancing gift discussions
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation
Demonstrated experience mentoring and working with volunteers, faculty, and staff
Superior written and oral communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to articulate a compelling case for philanthropic support programs
Ability to translate complex concepts into compelling development proposals
Ability to work effectively with faculty, top executives, and community leaders
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License
Preferred
Familiarity with the high-tech industry and/or corporate relationships with higher education
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
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