Major Gifts Associate: Donor Relations & Research

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Major Gifts Associate to support front-line fundraisers and maintain relationships with key donors and alumni. You will provide administrative support, assist with research and meeting preparation, and help manage critical systems and processes.

The role offers an entry point into Stanford's fundraising field within a high-performing External Relations team, with opportunities for advancement over time and a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Administrative and research support for major gifts efforts.
• Prepare materials and briefings for donor meetings.
• Maintain donor information and systems with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to major gift officers.
• Conduct prospect research to support fundraising strategies.
• Prepare meeting briefs, proposals, and donor communications.
• Maintain fundraising databases and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Research

Meeting preparation

Donor relations

Administrative support

Systems management

Job description

Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Major Gifts Associate to support front-line fundraisers and maintain relationships with key donors and alumni. You will provide administrative support, assist with research and meeting preparation, and help manage critical systems and processes.

The role offers an entry point into Stanford's fundraising field within a high-performing External Relations team, with opportunities for advancement over time and a strong community focus.