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The major gifts team within the External Relations Office at the 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.
Primary responsibilities include:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
The expected pay range for this position is $35.10 to $43.75 per hour.
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Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
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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.
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Post Date: Aug 19, 2024
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