Sr. Associate Director of Development, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Stanford University
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Posted: 04-Mar-23
Location: Stanford, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 97362
Main work location: Stanford main campus. Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week on-site.
HOW TO APPLY: Along with your resume, include a cover letter describing your interest in the role.
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is seeking a full-time Sr. Associate Director of Development to work alongside the Associate Dean for External Relations in executing the GSE's strategic plans for raising principal gifts that fund the launch and operations of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and its program areas including Digital Learning, Early Childhood, Learning Differences, Adult Learners, and Equity.
ABOUT US
The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (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, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact.
The Stanford Accelerator for Learning (SAL) is a university-wide initiative, housed at the GSE, that seeks to accelerate solutions to the most pressing challenges facing learnings. At SAL, we are creating a new learning community that draws on diverse efforts across campus and beyond. Through our programs, we are developing the knowledge, the people, and the tools to make high quality learning more accessible.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Associate Dean for External Relations, the Sr. Associate Director of Development will serve as a key member of the Graduate School of Education and will assume substantial responsibility for the fundraising efforts for the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, a Stanford Long-range Vision Presidential Initiative. Core responsibilities will include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting, or arranging for the solicitation, of individuals who will provide major gifts to fund core priorities for the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. Working alongside senior staff leading the Graduate School of Education's fundraising efforts, the individual will lead activity in support of the school's fundraising across the Office of Development, organizing events, and engaging with a multitude of individuals, including faculty, university officers and staff, volunteers, alumni, friends and foundation representatives, and others outside Stanford during the course of their fundraising work.
In this role, you will:
Personally manage a portfolio of high potential individual prospects through the discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles. Forge long-term relationships with these individuals to cultivate their interest in Stanford that will lead to eight and nine-figure solicitations.
Provide strategic fundraising support to the Dean of the GSE, Associate Dean for External Relations, Executive Director of SAL, and faculty directors of the SAL initiatives. Strategic fundraising support includes gathering research on potential donors and their interest in SAL initiatives, developing strategies for targeted donor engagement, preparing briefings for principal and major gift donor meetings, assisting in the covenings of stakeholders in education philanthropy, coaching and guiding university leaders where appropriate, offering presentation feedback, etc.
Support university-wide collaborators who may be faculty leaders in schools/initiatives across campus who bring education and learning research to practice and volunteers.
Work with alumni, parents, and friends of Stanford and their advisors, sometimes behind the scenes through high-level volunteers, both external and internal to the university. Devise strategies for promoting and leveraging SAL's valuable status as a campaign priority to GSE alumni communities.
Partner with principal gift and major officers in the Stanford Office of Development to develop and executive donor strategies.
Collaborate with staff, academic leaders, and faculty in the GSE and across-campus to develop gift ideas and strategies and to foster relationships that will be productive for Stanford.
Maintain a current body of knowledge about GSE priorities, particularly those elevated by the dean and faculty leaders.
Become a go-to context expert on GSE and SAL initiatives who can serve as first author and strategist on complex, lead gifts.
Work in collaboration with the GSE External Relations team to delight targeted SAL donors with meaningful stewardship opportunities.
Other duties may also be assigned.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Ability to develop long-term relationships with principal level donors and prospects, as well as a proven track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting and stewarding eight-figure gifts.
Creative problem-solving with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Proven ability to achieve results working through others - facilitating and enabling others to act will be as important as actions taken directly.
A high level of comfort and effectiveness working with high net worth individuals, business executives and community leaders.
The credibility, sound judgment and capacity to engage, inspire and persuade faculty, university administrators, donors, volunteers and colleagues.
Proven skills in managing several competing priorities and complex issues creatively and effectively. This may include long-range strategic fundraising, donor development, and volunteer engagement with the day-to-day operations.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage through highly effective presentations and communication. A clear and confident communication style which demonstrates institutional knowledge and integrity. The ability to distill complex information and shape compelling gift opportunities.
Superior interpersonal and listening skills and the proven ability to collaborate as well as build strong working relationships with a diverse portfolio of donors as well as colleagues across the campus.
Exceptional negotiation skills and the political savvy to navigate a complex academic environment.
Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.
Ability to meet deadlines and function effectively in an environment demanding a high energy level, discretion, flexibility, and superior work.
Proven ability to make independent decisions.
Experience working in an academic environment and staffing senior academic leaders on donor calls as well as at volunteer meetings and events is desirable.
Previous experience in a campaign is also highly desirable.
The expected pay range for this position is $175,000 to $210,000 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.
WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOU: 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. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
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 obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with any disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal opportunity 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 another other characteristic protected by law.
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