Major Gifts Associate

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto invites applications for a Major Gifts Associate in the Development department of External Relations. This entry point role supports frontline fundraising and helps cultivate relationships with donors and alumni.

You will provide administrative support to major gift officers, handle research and meeting preparation, and assist with key systems management to advance the school's philanthropic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting fundraising teams or development offices.
• Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Major Gifts Officers.
• Conduct donor research and cultivate donor relationships.
• Prepare materials for donor meetings and presentations.
• Assist with management of fundraising systems and databases.

Skills

Administrative support

Donor research

Meeting preparation

Systems management

Relationship building

Job description

The Development department within External Relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business seeks a Major Gifts Associate. The Major Gifts team is a group of dedicated front-line fundraisers and associates tasked with securing significant financial resources for the school. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the GSB and Stanford University to help cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with key donors and alumni. You will provide administrative support to several major gift officers and be responsible for a range of assignments from research and meeting preparation to key systems management.

The Major Gifts Associate role is an excellent entry point into Stanford and the fundraising field. You will be a core member of a high-performing team with potential opportunities for advancement within the broader External Relations unit over time. A successful Major Gifts Associate is enthusiastic about Stanford GSB's mission, has a strong belief in the importance of philanthropy, and is able to take ownership of new projects and challenges that will be critical to the team’s success. The Major Gifts team values professional entrepreneurship and a willingness to go above and beyond for our community.