Director, University Corporate Foundation and Relations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience and management experience, preferably in an educational institution or nonprofit or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Demonstrated experience, sensitivity, and diplomacy in corporate and foundation-related fundraising.
•    Excellent judgment, interpersonal and communication skills to articulate a compelling case for major philanthropic support of programs, present institutional objectives persuasively, and translate complex concepts into compelling fundraising proposals. Ability to lead and motivate others and earn the respect of associates at all levels.
•    Strategic skills to craft and help implement fundraising plans.
•    Demonstrated managerial talent in guiding corporate and foundation-related fundraising efforts.
•    Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of attention to detail.
•    Strong analytical skills to evaluate opportunities, develop effective plans and strategies, assess feasibility, and evaluate results.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills for successful interaction with a diverse group of donors, volunteers, administrators, staff, and faculty. Excellent motivational skills. 
•    Ability to function effectively in a complex organizational environment demanding high energy, discretion, patience, enthusiasm, and humor.
•    Ability to manage a large number of fundraising activities simultaneously.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Effective management experience and excellent interpersonal team skills; demonstrated experience recruiting, evaluating, mentoring, and placing staff.
 

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
•    Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, sit, and use a telephone, stand/walk.
•    Occasionally light/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
•    May require working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Regular travel may be required.
 

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.
 

Why Stanford is for you:
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. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
•    A caring culture. We provide excellent retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
•    A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, swim in our Olympic-sized pool, or choose from hundreds of health and fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide highly competitive health care benefits.
•    Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails and museums.
•    Enviable resources. Enjoy free commute programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
 

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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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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