Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

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Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving 🔍Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Development📅2 days ago Post Date📅105063 Requisition #The Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) seeks a full-time Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of giving $10,000+ annually to support the GSE's highest philanthropic priorities. If you enjoy frontline fundraising and being part of a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply and be an integral part of the GSE's vision for "improving lives through learning."This position is a full-time, benefits eligible appointment based on Stanford University's main campus. Consideration will be given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite work), subject to operational need. Interested candidates should include a resume and cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career. ABOUT USThe Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to solving education's greatest challenges. Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we're pursuing equitable, accessible and effective learning for all. The GSE is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 240 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless individuals from the local and global communities that we work with and impact. POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Director of Development on the GSE's External Relations Team the Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving officer will conduct face-to-face or zoom visits with alumni, community members, and friends to provide inspiring updates from the GSE, highlighting key faculty and student research, and speak to the highest fundraising priorities at the School. The officer will also assess individual's capacity and inclination to give to the GSE and/or be involved in the life of the School. Typical responsibilities include:

Builds and develops a portfolio of prospects with the goal of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding their support. Establishes ongoing relationships with individual prospects through personal visits, phone calls, meaningful contacts, and ongoing cultivation and engagement activities based on donors' interests to maximize their support for the GSE and Stanford University.Identify and prioritize prospects and prepare appropriate follow-up from visits and background material for solicitations.Conducts discovery work by sourcing prospects through reporting, data analysis, qualification, and research, both for the personal portfolio and for major gift officer portfolios.Renews giving, supports increased giving levels, and recaptures lapsed donors.Develops fundraising strategies and tracks and analyzes results of development activities in donor databases. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on overall fundraising results and portfolio growth to internal and external constituencies, as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:The ideal candidate is a friendly, proactive, and dependable self-starter with experience in frontline fundraising in an education or non-profit field. This role requires working with all levels of our constituents (alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students, visitors), so it is important that you can demonstrate professional decorum as well as an ability to communicate and build relationships across broad audiences. Ongoing success in the role will require a collaborative spirit and flexible attitude, a commitment to your own professional growth and career development, and pride in your work and understanding of how it supports the overall mission of the school.Minimum education and experience requirements include:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of three years of direct frontline fundraising experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience with fundraising in a higher education environment.Ability to develop and initiate new strategies.Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling emergencies when necessary.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and effectively develops relationships that enhance overall development goals.Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously.Skilled at articulating compelling cases for major gifts and annual discretionary support.Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented , including the ability to set and meet deadlines, while still maintaining a sense of flexibility.Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desirable qualifications include:

Strong customer-service focus; excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work patiently, persuasively and effectively with a wide variety of people, including students, faculty, staff, donors and alumni.Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in situations requiring independent decision-making and in handling confidential and sensitive material.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The expected pay range for this position is $101,704 - $116,524 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.Physical Requirements:

Occasionally stand/walk, light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand;Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks; frequently sitting; frequently use a telephone;Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Work Conditions:

Occasional travel and work on weekends and evenings.Flexible work is available - this position is hybrid-eligible. The individual will be expected to work on Stanford's main campus 2-3 days per week or more depending on operational and programmatic demands.

WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOUStanford's dedicated 16,000+ staff, who come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global scale. We provide market competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure.
Our unique perks align with what matters to you:

Freedom to grow. As one of the greatest intellectual hubs in the world, take advantage of development programs, tuition reimbursement plus $800 you receive annually towards skill-building classes, or audit a Stanford course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Create an avatar and participate in virtual reality adventures or join one with fellow staff on Stanford vacations!Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computing, cell phones, outdoor recreation, travel, entertainment, and more.

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.


Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time


• Job Code: 4282


• Employee Status: Regular


• Grade: H


• Requisition ID: 105063


• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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