Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, Stanford Law School

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

68d • $142,600 - $163,419

About The Position

Stanford Law School is hiring an Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Associate Director will play a key role in managing regional fundraising efforts in regions as assigned for Stanford Law School as part of a broader outreach program. As a senior member of the Office of External Relations team, the Associate Director is primarily responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals able to make gifts of at least $250,000 or more. A remote worker arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Manage 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.
• Prepare briefings, develop a cultivation strategy, and coordinate 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible working hours, including the possibility of remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree