Senior Director of Development, School of Law

Senior Director of Development, School of Law

Company: Santa Clara University

Category: Development and Fundraising

Type: Full-Time

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Santa Clara University in the search for a Senior Director of Development, School of Law.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Development, Schools & Centers, the Senior Director of Development will play a critical role in Santa Clara University's efforts to secure resources for its strategic funding priorities and deepen its relationships with alumni and donors. They will manage and maintain a portfolio of 125 major gift prospects of alumni, donors and friends of the SCU School of Law. They will lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects targeted for gifts between $100,000 and $1,999,999, working closely with senior university administrators and Law School leadership and administration to develop meaningful, donor-centered development strategies.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University (SCU) blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. They are committed to leaving the world a better place. They pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with their communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset. Their goal is to help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers. Santa Clara is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report named them #59 in "Best National Universities", Forbes ranked SCU #43 in "Private Colleges," and Santa Clara was recognized as a "Best Value College" by Princeton Review.

Santa Clara University School of Law is dedicated to developing future leaders in law who excel in their field and are driven by a passion for justice and ethical practice. With an academically rigorous curriculum, they prepare their students to make an impact in a wide range of legal areas. Their mission is to educate lawyers of competence, conscience, and compassion - lawyers who are not only skilled in their craft but also dedicated to advancing the greater good. Since their founding in 1911, Santa Clara Law has built a legacy of excellence in legal education, with a special emphasis on social justice, intellectual property, and technology law. Over the decades, they have grown into a vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and students who share a commitment to integrity, innovation, and service.

A bachelor's degree and at least eight years of related experience, including three years of direct major fundraising, is required for this position. Experience in a law school environment is desirable. Santa Clara University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to SCU, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Santa Clara University and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $170,000. Santa Clara University offers comprehensive benefits designed to promote and sustain good health for employees and their families, help cushion financial obligations associated with illness or death, and assist in building a retirement income. They also offer opportunities for personal and professional educational development, including tuition remission.

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule, with the expectation of being in the office three days per week.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Tonya Malik-Carson at tonyamc@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/7748.