Hybrid Associate Director, Development – Sustainability

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,600 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability seeks an experienced development professional to secure financial support for the school’s top priorities, including expendable, endowment, and capital gifts. The role involves managing donor relationships, identifying prospects, and coordinating with faculty and the dean to advance fundraising goals.

The successful candidate will operate within a small development team, typically handling a defined geographic or program focus, and work toward

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor engagement
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional interpersonal skills across levels and diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies to cultivate and solicit gifts.
• Manage an active portfolio and track solicitation progress.
• Maintain an active level of contacts and identify new prospective donors, building relationships.
• Establish and enhance relationships between donors, faculty, and the dean, preparing them for engagement.
• Refresh knowledge of school programs, research, and gift opportunities for clear donor communications.
• Stay informed on current university initiatives, activities, and policies.

Skills

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Prospect identification

Job description

Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability seeks an experienced development professional to secure financial support for the school’s top priorities, including expendable, endowment, and capital gifts. The role involves managing donor relationships, identifying prospects, and coordinating with faculty and the dean to advance fundraising goals.

The successful candidate will operate within a small development team, typically handling a defined geographic or program focus, and work toward