Senior Associate Dean of Development & Donor Strategy

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 252,660 - 314,186; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability seeks an Associate Dean for Development to lead fundraising and donor engagement, shaping strategy with senior leaders and managing a high-impact team on a global scale.

The role requires a strong track record in major gifts, alliance-building, and program leadership, with a focus on advancing SDSS priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and twelve years of relevant experience with management experience.
• Proven fundraising experience and ability to lead complex programs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to build influence across schools, institutes, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted senior advisor to the Dean on development strategy and donor engagement.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and manage a portfolio of high-level gifts.
• Oversee development staff and ensure program delivery, budgeting, and accountability.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance SDSS priorities and alumni engagement.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Strategic leadership

Donor cultivation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability seeks an Associate Dean for Development to lead fundraising and donor engagement, shaping strategy with senior leaders and managing a high-impact team on a global scale.

The role requires a strong track record in major gifts, alliance-building, and program leadership, with a focus on advancing SDSS priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.