Director of Development

Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) is Stanford's thought leader for understanding the economic challenges, opportunities, and policies affecting people worldwide. For 40 years, SIEPR's mission has been to support research that informs economic policymaking while engaging future leaders and scholars.SIEPR seeks to educate and energize a broad, diverse community of policymakers and influencers, including academics, students, business leaders, the media, and the public, about the most important economic issues. It does this by connecting the research to policy areas and disseminating it to policymakers and influencers, providing state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge thought leadership, and deepening relationships among various stakeholders by hosting frequent conferences and gatherings. SIEPR's vision is to raise living standards and improve quality of life by making economic policy more effective at all levels.Propelled by philanthropy, SIEPR makes an impact across the U.S. and around the world. We focus our efforts on producing policy-relevant research, engaging tomorrow's leaders and scholars, and building a rich and diverse network.POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Development is an active fundraiser and oversees the work of other fundraisers. The Director of Development works closely with SIEPR leadership to establish fundraising goals and create and execute fundraising plans while sustaining and growing SIEPR's major/principal gift, annual giving, planned giving, and stewardship programs.The Director of Development operates within a highly collaborative and donor-focused environment. The Director of Development is responsible for planning and implementing solicitation plans and strategies that will generate financial support for SIEPR priorities. The Director of Development serves as a highly visible, knowledgeable, and articulate representative of SIEPR, providing information about its research and policy activities with the objective of building and cultivating relationships that will produce major gifts and endowment funding while maintaining a strong base of annual giving. In addition, the Director of Development works closely with the leadership of other SIEPR programs and centers and other senior colleagues to effectively market programmatic efforts that advance SIEPR's research and policy objectives.CORE DUTIES:

• Lead or oversee major/principal gift fundraising program, annual giving program, stewardship, donor-related events, and all other fundraising activities.
• Manage an active portfolio of donors.
• Manage, with the SIEPR Director, the volunteer Advisory Board and its Executive Committee.
• Establish and enhance relationships between current and prospective donors and director, faculty and staff.
• Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
• Inspire and motivate staff by fostering a work environment that encourages new ideas, risk-taking, team-based efforts, celebrating current achievements and setting/meeting philanthropic goals.
• Other duties may also be assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience and management experience, preferably in an educational institution or nonprofit or a combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated fundraising experience, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
  • Excellent judgment, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to lead and motivate others and earn the respect of associates at all levels.
  • Strategic skills to craft and help implement fundraising plans.
  • Demonstrated managerial talent in guiding major gifts efforts.
  • Customer service expertise serving faculty.
  • Proven ability to meet fundraising goals with a strong track record in managing and balancing donor and faculty relationships.
  • Ability to manage a large number of fundraising activities simultaneously.
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective management experience and excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience recruiting, evaluating, mentoring, and placing staff.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals, including strong volunteer management skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, sit, and use a telephone, stand/walk.
    • Occasionally light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand.WORKING CONDITIONS:May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Travel may be required.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.Pay Range:The expected pay range for this position is $162,653 to $211,000 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 a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.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.
        • 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.
        • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
        • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!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.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.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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