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Stanford University · 2 months ago

Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, Stanford Law School

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$143K/yr - $163K/yr

5+ years exp

Stanford University is one of the top-rated law schools in the world, known for its commitment to transformative solutions. They are seeking an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, responsible for managing regional fundraising efforts and cultivating relationships with high-value donors to secure significant contributions for the law school.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies for development projects and/or specific donor populations or geographic regions. Cultivate and solicit gifts for Stanford Law School

Manage an active portfolio, and track solicitation assignments and progress. Work with a portfolio of prospects in regions as assigned to cultivate, solicit, and steward donor support. Expect to be on the road 50% of the time and complete 12-15 visits per month

Take responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities, including maintaining an active level of contacts, identifying new prospective donors and volunteers, providing stewardship, and coordinating volunteer fundraising efforts. This also includes managing major gift cultivation and solicitation events in assigned regions

Stay informed on current university and law school initiatives and activities

Serve as expert partner between certain faculty-led programs and initiatives and the Office of External Relations

Staff the dean of Stanford Law School and faculty for visits with potential funders, both on campus and in assigned regions. This includes preparing briefings, developing a cultivation strategy, and coordinating follow-up after meetings

Develop relationships leading to gifts of $250,000 or more

Establish and enhance ongoing relationships with alumni and friends through personal visits, phone calls, and meaningful contacts

Prioritize prospects, prepare background information, make volunteer assignments as appropriate, and follow up with volunteers to ensure completion of assigned solicitations

Work closely with other colleagues in development to align program goals with the overall giving goals of the university's development organization

Other duties may also be assigned

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesProspect identificationRelationship buildingMentoring volunteersCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or 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

Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's License