Development Lead, Corporate & Foundation Relations

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

403(b) plan

Commute support

Job summary

Stanford Law School in Stanford, CA is seeking an Associate Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations to plan and implement fundraising strategies for key funders. You will manage relationships, coordinate with university colleagues, and align donor interests with university needs in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years of relevant experience and offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in corporate/foundation fundraising and prospecting.
• Strong ability to build relationships with faculty, donors and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop solicitation goals, objectives and strategies for corporate/foundation funders.
• Manage an active portfolio of corporate/foundation prospects and steward their support.
• Collaborate with faculty, volunteers, and university staff to raise funds and align donor interests with university needs.
• Prepare background information and follow up with faculty to advance actions.
• Coordinate internal support activities and proposals with university offices.

Skills

Prospect identification

Relationship building

Donor solicitation

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience

Job description

Stanford Law School in Stanford, CA is seeking an Associate Director of Development for Corporate & Foundation Relations to plan and implement fundraising strategies for key funders. You will manage relationships, coordinate with university colleagues, and align donor interests with university needs in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years of relevant experience and offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and opportunities to