Senior Director for Development, Miller Center for Global Impact
$145,125–$170,700 year
Hybrid · Santa Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
The Senior Director for Development at the Miller Center for Global Impact plays a key role in securing resources for strategic funding priorities and building relationships with alumni and donors. The position involves managing a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects, leading efforts in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth prospects targeting donations between $100,000 and $1,999,999. The role requires strong knowledge of higher education fundraising practices, particularly major and planned giving. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate a successful fundraising track record, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of related professional experience
- 3+ years of direct major gift fundraising experience
- Verifiable track record of raising $1,500,000 and above annually
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experienced university fundraising with a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of major gift fundraising
- Verifiable track record of having secured gifts of $100,000+
Additional Requirements
- Santa Clara University does not sponsor work visas for staff positions
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