Program Manager, Cancer Team Mcd

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Main Work Location: Redwood City, CA. 
Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (at least 2-3 days per week on-site). Occasional event staffing may be required (evenings and weekends).

Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives. We believe Stanford's future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community. 
Stanford Medicine is comprised of Stanford University School of Medicine, a research-intensive medical school, Stanford Health Care, a hospital that is nationally recognized for quality patient care and leading-edge technology, and Stanford Children's Health, the only health care system in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care. Medical Center Development (MCD), in partnership with the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, supports Stanford Medicine. MCD's passionate and experienced fundraising professionals and partner teams work closely to create a donor-centric approach to development. We continue to envision creative ways to build upon the generous support of our donor community and align our strategic vision with that of Stanford University, which is in the early stages of a new and exciting institutional fundraising effort. Every member of the MCD team and the broader Office of Development staff plays an important role in inspiring donors and providing an exceptionally positive and fulfilling philanthropic experience. Stanford believes that diversity and excellence go hand-in-hand and so hires individuals with a commitment to working effectively with colleagues and donors from a wide range of backgrounds.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Administrative Services on the Cancer Major Gifts team at MCD, the Program Manager supports the efforts of fundraisers on the team as well as overall Stanford Medicine priorities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced and engaging environment will enjoy the way the role challenges them.
 
The responsibilities of this role include, writing, project management and administrative support to frontline fundraising staff. In this role, you will partner with gift officers by providing project, programmatic, and writing support, and developing strategies for prospect identification, solicitation, and proposal development. The role also requires a high level of engagement with donors, volunteers, and internal partner teams across MCD and the University. You will operate independently in the coordination of internal support colleagues, volunteers, and other university staff to assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with all university constituencies.
Your primary responsibilities include:  Writing and Designing Materials (40%): Writing program and faculty research overviews, campaign support materials, donor proposals, crafting gift opportunities, preparing briefing materials, creating compelling acknowledgment and stewardship letters and other communication for donors, faculty, or volunteers. This work will be consistent with the developed strategy and MCD guidelines.Conceptualizing, developing, and designing written program materials for donor and volunteer engagement using graphic design skills.Coordinating with faculty and internal partner teams, including Communications and Donor Relations teams, on material development. Preparing slide decks and other presentation materials.Administrative and Portfolio Management – (30%): Planning and scheduling complex calendars and resolving calendar conflicts with limited or no consultation.Preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, booking conference rooms, providing AV setup, and tracking on post-meeting follow up as needed.Supporting fundraisers in the coordination of volunteer meetings including scheduling, booking meeting space and parking, preparing the meeting room, catering arraignments, and taking notes.Retrieving, reviewing, and updating information about prospects, donors, and gifts.Tracking, writing, and mailing out donor acknowledgement letters from faculty members.Reporting and Data Analytics (20%): Utilizing reporting and MCD databases to conduct data analysis projects, with the aim of sourcing major gift level prospects for aligned gift officer's portfolios and/or campaign readiness.Managing grateful patient data and reporting and pulling grateful patient lists and conducting data analysis to identify major rated prospects.Acting as a liaison between partner teams, including the reporting and research teams, to coordinate projects, requests and deliverables for the aligned gift officers. Events (10%): Supporting fundraisers in the planning, implementation, and coordination of events at various levels. Could include reviewing/tracking lists of attendees, coordination of event planning meetings, taking notes, scheduling meetings with faculty members, catering arrangements, restaurant reservations, and on-site support such as equipment set up and table arrangements. To be successful in this position, you will bring: Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Three years of project management or program management experience desired.Exceptional writing skills, research and editorial competencies; ability to synthesize complex information and compose clear and compelling prose.Experience managing and coordinating complex calendars and projects that have multiple components and competing deadlines; set priorities and schedules and meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision.Excellent technical skills: expertise in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, web resources, and donor management databases; experience using Stanford's information systems such as PostGrads and CARD is a plus but not required. Experience using graphic design software such as inDesign, Canva, and/or Adobe Illustrator is strongly preferred.Positive, can-do attitude and dedicated work ethic.Superior organizational skills; a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented. Strong attention to details and the ability to quickly understand and remember details about donors and projects.Excellent verbal communication skills. Strong customer-service focus; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work patiently, persuasively and effectively with a wide variety of people, including students, faculty, staff, donors and alumni.Demonstrated sound judgment in situations requiring independent decision-making and in handling confidential and sensitive material.An understanding of the development and alumni enterprise—particularly within an academic setting— is desirable, but not required.Certifications and Licenses:
Valid California Non-commercial Class Driver's License.
The expected pay range for this position is $69,100 to $120,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care, and caregiving support.A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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