Associate Director of Development
1 month ago
Stanford University's Office of Development is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Development to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will play a critical role in advancing Stanford's mission by raising philanthropic support from alumni, parents, families, friends, and institutional funders.
About the Role:The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for coordinating fundraising activities for the IDEAL Racial Justice fundraising Initiative (RJI) and serving as the initiative's primary fundraiser. This role requires a strong understanding of the university's strategic priorities, as well as the programs and aspirations of all seven of Stanford's schools and the other large units.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop a fundraising plan with solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Cultivate and solicit gifts to the university, with a focus on securing gifts in the $250,000 - $5,000,000 range.
- Manage an active portfolio of assigned prospects, tracking solicitation assignments and progress.
- Take responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities, including identifying new prospective donors and volunteers, providing stewardship, coordinating volunteer fundraising efforts, and coordinating internal support activities.
- Establish ongoing relationships with individual alumni and friends through personal visits, phone calls, and meaningful contacts.
- Collaborate with central, school/unit colleagues, and event staff to design, manage, and execute events to cultivate and steward donors.
- Travel as needed to engage donors in support of Initiative activities.
- Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
- 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 collaboratively with OOD colleagues as well as within the schools and units, to achieve strategic fundraising results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including communicating across differences, cultural competence and cultural humility, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to meet deadlines and function effectively in a complex organizational environment demanding a high energy level, discretion, and flexibility.
Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Bay Area employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.
We believe Stanford's future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community. Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.
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