DONOR PERFECT ASSISTANT FULL

Experience with or ability to learn Stanford systems.Proficient in MS Office Suite, database applications and online survey tools.Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly understand and remember details about donors and projects.Demonstrated project management skills, including organizing and managing multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including composing and editing clear and effective materials.Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact with people at all levels of an organization.Strong client service orientation with the ability to understand a variety of client audiences, including students, faculty, and school or unit donor relations staff.Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.To be successful in this position you will bring: Participate in special projects and support colleagues in the central donor relations reporting group as needed.Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Donor Relations Office, as well as an understanding of how it relates to the Office of Development and to other schools and units in the university.Perform an annual audit of each assigned school or unit fund portfolio to ensure that all related fund, donor, and recipient information is updated in the development database.Communicate with school and unit fundraisers to fulfill reporting and engagement requests in order to strengthen the relationship between donors and the university and its representatives, including students and faculty.Input project related data and documents into the development database.Provide students and faculty with information about donors’ motivations and history in supporting Stanford. Request and secure messages of thanks from students and faculty via Qualtrics or other digital applications.

Project manage the creation and timely delivery of these communications, which may take the form of narrative reports, gift acknowledgments, written communications (hard copy, e-mail, or online content), video, or events.

Coordinate with campus donor relations colleagues to identify key donor reports and engagement activities in an assigned school or unit fund portfolio in order to demonstrate impact of giving to donors.

Manage and implement a portfolio of annual reporting and donor engagement activities or projects. This is a great opportunity to strengthen ties between Stanford and its donors and alumni and to step into or further your career in donor relations. As such, they are key to maintaining excellent relationships with this important Stanford constituency. Impact reports and engagement activities which highlight scholarships, fellowships, faculty positions, and programs tell the donor how much their gifts mean to furthering the work of students, professors, and academic programs. The Assistant Director, Donor Relations, works alongside colleagues to create and deliver multiple large annual mailings (by US mail and electronically) of impact reports to Stanford’s donors. The team is tasked with communicating appreciation for, and impact of, gifts to the university connecting donors with the mission of the university and ensuring a sense of confidence and pride in philanthropically supporting Stanford. Stanford University’s donor relations team, within the Office of Development, plays an integral role in Stanford’s fundraising success. Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description

DONOR PERFECT ASSISTANT FULL

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