Senior Director For Development, Markkula Center For Applied Ethics

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California, United States
Base: $145,125 - $170,700 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
8+ years professional experience
3+ years major gift fundraising
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
This position manages a portfolio of approximately 125 high-net-worth prospects to secure resources for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

Job Summary

  • This position manages a portfolio of approximately 125 high-net-worth prospects to secure resources for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
  • The role requires leading the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts ranging from $100,000 to nearly $2 million.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a verifiable track record of raising at least $1,500,000 annually in a higher education setting.

Matching Summary

This position manages a portfolio of approximately 125 high-net-worth prospects to secure resources for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

Salary

Base: $145,125 - $170,700 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Flexible hybrid work schedule (3:2 ratio)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional experience
  • 3+ years major gift fundraising
  • Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
  • Track record raising $1.5M annually
  • Blackbaud CRM proficiency
  • Bachelor's degree required

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Jesuit Catholic mission appreciation
  • Strong interpersonal negotiation skills
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Experience with planned giving programs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree minimum
  • 8+ years related professional experience
  • 3+ years direct major gift fundraising
  • $1.5M+ annual fundraising track record
  • Valid driver's license and personal vehicle

Work Rights

Not specified

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