Northern California HERC

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with fundraising in a higher education environment
• Proven track record of consistently closing philanthropic gifts

Fundraising & Relationship Management:

• Skilled at articulating compelling cases for major gifts and annual discretionary support
• Utilizes best practices and a donor-centric approach to manage a donor portfolio
• Ability to translate approved fundraising priorities into enticing philanthropic giving opportunities
• Leverages relationships to implement strategic solicitation of donors for stretch gifts
• Active listener with successful track record of interacting with donors, volunteers, and colleagues
• Ability to develop and effectively maintain relationships that enhance overall development goals

Strategic & Analytical Skills:

• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
• Demonstrates initiative and has a resourceful and data-driven work ethic
• Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans, and handling emergencies when necessary
• Demonstrated ability synthesizing and prioritizing information from a wide array of sources while maintaining attention to detail

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Innovative, flexible, and exhibits behavioral and linguistic flexibility
• Strong intellectual and social curiosity
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace

Work Style & Project Management:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously while effectively managing overall workflow
• Proactive, productive team contributor with a positive attitude and sense of humor
• Persistent, results-oriented, and driven to succeed
• Inspired by challenging team goals
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments and take responsibility for outcomes

Technical & Logistical Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to meet prospects; includes work during evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position for remote work is $85,789 to $147,266 per annum.

The expected pay range for this position for a Stanford location hybrid schedule is $142,982 to $163,629 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks; frequently sitting; frequently use a telephone.
• Occasionally stand/walk, light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a state Non-commercial Class license.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel is required, up to 15-20% of time. Frequently work on weekends and evenings.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.