Development Coordinator, Major Gifts, Medical Center Development

🔍 Office of Development, Redwood City, California, United States

📁: Development

📅   : Jan 29, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 102101 Requisition #

Main Work Location: Redwood City, CA.
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days per week on-site). Occasional event staffing may be required (evenings and weekends).

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

Stanford Medicine is comprised of Stanford University School of Medicine, a research-intensive medical school, Stanford Health Care, a hospital that is nationally recognized for quality patient care and leading-edge technology, and Stanford Children’s Health, the only health care system in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care. Medical Center Development (MCD), in partnership with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, supports Stanford Medicine. MCD’s passionate and experienced fundraising professionals and partner teams work closely to create a donor-centric approach to development. We continue to envision creative ways to build upon the generous support of our donor community and align our strategic vision with that of Stanford University, which is in the early stages of a new and exciting institutional fundraising effort. Every member of the MCD team and the broader Office of Development staff plays an important role in inspiring donors and providing an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience. Stanford believes that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand and so hires individuals with a commitment to working effectively with colleagues and donors from a wide range of backgrounds.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Administrative Services on the Infrastructure team at MCD, the Development Coordinator supports the Major Gifts fundraising programs and activities of fundraisers. Each fundraiser supports the development efforts of specific departments/ divisions within the School of Medicine. If you are someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team, and thrives in a fast-paced and engaging environment, this might be the job for you.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with frontline fundraising staff, development officers, internal partner teams, donors, volunteers, and other university staff to assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with all university constituencies. By exhibiting patience, flexibility, sharp attention to detail, a high level of professionalism, a strong sense of priorities, and a superb level of tact and discretion, you will aid gift officers in their fundraising work.

Your primary responsibilities include:

- Administrative Management – 40%
  - - Planning and scheduling complex calendars and resolving calendar conflicts with limited or no consultation.
    - Preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, booking conference rooms, providing AV setup, and tracking on post-meeting follow-up as needed.
    - Verifying and processing financial reimbursements for the team.
- Portfolio Management – 40%
  - - Gathering, reviewing, and updating information about prospects, donors, and gifts; requesting assignments, and generating reports using the university external relations database.
    - Tracking, writing, and mailing out donor acknowledgement letters from faculty members.
- Event Support – 10%
  - - Supporting gift officers in the planning, implementation, and coordination of events at various levels. Could include reviewing/tracking lists of attendees, coordination of event planning meetings, taking notes, scheduling meetings with faculty members, catering arrangements, restaurant reservations, and on-site support such as equipment set up and table arrangements.
- Special Projects – 10%
  - - Coordinating travel for faculty and gift officers as needed for donor visits and/or conference attendance.
    - Other duties and projects as assigned.
    - A commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity and inclusion.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

- Bachelor's degree and one-year relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- The ability to work efficiently, multitask, prioritize quickly, meet deadlines, and achieve goals using an exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
- A growth-based mindset, openness to feedback, and desire to take leadership and growth opportunities for professional development.
- A demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word and Excel or the ability to quickly learn the suite through courses and online videos.
- Knowledge of database systems, for example: Microsoft Access, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or the ability to quickly grasp new computer databases.

The expected pay range for this position is $34.62 – $40.38 per hour.

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.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you with access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care, and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

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.

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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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.

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