Impact-Driven Major Gifts Associate

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, External Relations, seeks a Major Gifts Associate to support front-line fundraisers and donor relations. You will assist major gift officers, manage calendars, prepare meetings, and help with research and systems management.

The role emphasizes philanthropy, teamwork, and ownership of new projects that advance donor relationships and fundraising outcomes within the Major Gifts team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture within a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule calendars for gift officers and team members, resolve conflicts, and arrange travel per policies.
• Coordinate meetings and events, including vendor arrangements, materials, logistics and budgeting.
• Assist in design and production of fundraising materials.
• Build networks and stay informed on university initiatives and activities.
• Review funds, track gifts, and generate simple donor reports using university databases.
• Retrieve prospect information, update records, and generate reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Inclusive culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Job description

Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, External Relations, seeks a Major Gifts Associate to support front-line fundraisers and donor relations. You will assist major gift officers, manage calendars, prepare meetings, and help with research and systems management.

The role emphasizes philanthropy, teamwork, and ownership of new projects that advance donor relationships and fundraising outcomes within the Major Gifts team.