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Sr. Associate Director of Donor Relations

Employer
Stanford University
Location
California, United States
Salary
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Closing date
Sep 7, 2022

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Position Type
Fundraising, Donor Relations
Fields
Education
Employment Type
Full Time

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 Silicon Valley 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.

Stanford is taking the historic step of creating a new school that will be focused on climate and sustainability, the first new school at the university in 75 years.  The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) will be focused on a unifying goal of creating a future in which humans and nature thrive together in concert and in perpetuity. Faculty, students, and staff will pursue this goal through a unique three-part structure: 

  • Departments that advance scholarship.
  • Institutes that focus interdisciplinary expertise on critical sustainability challenges.
  • An accelerator that drives policy and technology solutions at scale.

The new school will offer disciplinary and interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses and student experiences designed to enable all Stanford students to engage with sustainability scholarship, as well as professional education programs. The new school will be based in a new academic commons that will become an intellectual hub and a visible and welcoming environment for the entire Stanford community and beyond.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work closely with a variety of stakeholders to craft and execute a robust and nuanced stewardship strategy for the lead donors to the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. This position will report into the SDSS External Relations team with a dotted line reporting structure into the central Principal Gifts team in the Office of Development.

CORE DUTIES:

  • Responsible for strategic design and implementation of creative, consistent, and donor-centric acknowledgements, donor reporting, recognition, and events for a small number of donors who have made extraordinarily significant philanthropic investments in the SDSS.
  • Partner with SDSS faculty and academic leaders as well as staff to develop and implement bespoke reporting and recognition programs for these donors, ensuring that messaging aligns with the school communications plan and strategic priorities.
  • Serve as a strategic donor relations partner to senior leadership in the central Office of Development.
  • Working closely with finance staff and academic leaders, develop strategies to track, analyze, and communicate the impact of these gifts.
  • Plan and manage quarterly and annual meetings with the naming donors and their representatives in close consultation with internal stakeholders and primary relationship manager.
  • Ensure that gifts are awarded and utilized in accordance with donor expectations and university policies in a timely manner, consistently monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on fund distribution to internal partners. Resolve discrepancies and escalate issues when needed, including when distribution adjustments could be made to achieve stronger impact for donors.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Development Communications and Donor Relations to contribute foundational content for the school’s comprehensive stewardship reporting and development marketing needs and optimize content strategy.
  • Coordinate with internal partners, including other Donor Relations staff and development leadership, to plan and produce key donor relations deliverables, including written (hard copy, email, or web) content, video, and/or events.
  • Create and manage to project budgets and timelines.
  • May set priorities for additional colleagues or project teams as needed.
  • A commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.

To APPLY:  To be considered, please submit a cover letter and a resume with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to understand and articulate how donor relations supports and advances the broader fundraising agenda.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to present, write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
  • Strong client service orientation and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with a wide range of people at different levels of an organization.
  • Demonstrated experience leading project teams.
  • Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
  • Must be able to find and interpret relevant information in Stanford’s financial and development information systems.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring independent decision making and in handling confidential and sensitive material.

 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

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.

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