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Senior Director for Development, Miller Center for Global Impact

$145,125–$170,700 year

Hybrid · Santa Clara, California, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

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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